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Seedorf Gatehouse

Name: Seedorf Gatehouse
Rating: 2

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Location: Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

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2. Seedorf Gatehouse – Seedorfer See Nature Reserve loop from Bosau

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3. Seedorf Gatehouse loop from Seedorf

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Gerhard & die Hundeboygroup 🐾 👣 🐾

January 19, 2019

This gatehouse belongs to the once heavily fortified manor Seedorf. The gate was built in 1583 and has on the front on each side two granite looped embrasures for small cannons.
The manor was surrounded by a moat, which is still partly preserved. In addition, between the moat and the courtyard z.T. erected a high wall, which is preserved even on the western side.

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JR56

December 16, 2024

Built in 1583, the Seedorf gatehouse is one of the most important Renaissance buildings in Schleswig-Holstein. The moats, ramparts and loopholes that still exist today reveal its former function as a well-protected castle complex. The former prison cells and torture chamber now house museum rooms, and concerts are held in the Knights' Hall. There are also regular guided tours of the museum. The newly designed exhibition focuses primarily on estate life in Seedorf and the stories of the owners' families. In addition to exhibits, the exhibition includes text panels created by a project group from Christian-Albrechts University.
Estates of this period usually had a stately manor house, which in some places was also called a castle because of its magnificent architectural style. The lords of the manor lived in the manor house with their families. Behind the manor house there was an elaborate park or garden.
In front of the manor house was the forecourt, which was surrounded by numerous stables and farm buildings. There were also apartments for the staff, a bakery, saddlery, etc., unless these were relocated to side farms.
The front end was a gatehouse, which was intended to demonstrate the grandeur of the estate and protect it from intruders. The access roads to the gatehouse were planted with avenues. This made the estate's claim to power over the region visible from afar.

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