Along the path on the eastern edge of the forest with a view of Pesterwitz we come to a memorial stone that reminds of Thorun Castle, which probably stood here. …

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September 24, 2024

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Stele of Castell Thorun on the Burgwartsberg in Freital-Pesterwitz.

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The first mention of Dresden (1206) is in a document concerning the dispute over Castell Thorun on the Burgwartsberg in Pesterwitz. A stele commemorates the historic site.

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November 17, 2020

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Before 1206, the burgrave Heinrich II von Dohna had a castle built secretly and illegally on the Burgwartsberg - the Castell Thorun. The name Thorun can be a transfer from the time and area of the Crusades, since the burgrave Heinrich II von Dohna is said to have participated in the crusade in 1197/98. Thorun Castle, however, was on episcopal territory. It belonged to the diocese of Meißen and for years Bishop Diertrich II and the burgrave fought over the territory.

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Elevation 290 m

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