Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Kassel District
Schwalm-Eder-Kreis
Frielendorf
Spießturm (Medieval Watchtower)
Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Kassel District
Schwalm-Eder-Kreis
Frielendorf
Spießturm (Medieval Watchtower)
Spießturm (Medieval Watchtower)
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Location: Frielendorf, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany
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The Spießurm, also called Spieskappeler Warte or Spiess for short, is a medieval watch tower that is located in northern Hesse near the Spieskappel district of Frielendorf. It was built in the 15th century under the Hessian Landgrave Ludwig I and served as a border tower and as a meeting place for state parliaments and courts.Today the tower is only preserved as a ruin. The outside inspection is possible at any time, but the tower is not accessible. The tower is listed as a cultural monument.
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•May 19, 2021
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