Early medieval fortifications in Hesse: A general historical report
Walter Schlesinger
Abstract There are a number of large early‐medieval fortresses in Hesse, which were occupied for long period. Pottery found on these sites begins the last quarter seventh century and ends during ninth century. During this period, gained an importance as ecclesiastical centres. To date, Christenberg Büraberg, is known from history St Boniface, have been most thoroughly examined. can be added medium‐sized fortresses, dating same Excavation one these, ‘Höfe’, near Dreihausen, revealed foundations round church Carolingian origin. A building with semi‐circular apse was at ‘Alte Schloss’, situated above Salzböde valley military route Frankfurt to Saxony. All likely constructed by mayors palace kings; they may connected campaigns against Saxons. Several small hill‐top sites, comparable baronial castles High Middle Ages, also date back
World Archaeology