Reg.Nr. 94/GE/10

Lonnerstadt castle

Restoration of a moated castle after careful research. The surrounding walls and two towers dating from the 16th century, the main manor house built 1728 on old foundations. Cleaning and reconstruction of the squared sandstone masonry, the mansard roofs and alcoves and the ...
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Project details

Title:Lonnerstadt castle
Entr. year: 1994
Result:Diploma
Country: Germany
Town: Lonnerstadt
Category type: architectural heritage
Notes:Moated castle
Building type/ Project type: Military/Defence/Fortified building/system
Former use:Fortified residence
Actual use:Private residence, not open to the public
Built: 16th-18th century
The Jury's citation: "Für die dank vorbildlicher privater Initiative ermöglichte Bewahrung und hervorragende Restaurierung eines typischen Nürnberger Amtshauses und den damit verbundenen denkmalpflegerischen Impuls für die Umgebung"
GPS:49°45'9.0"N 10°46'31.1"E

Description:
Restoration of a moated castle after careful research. The surrounding walls and two towers dating from the 16th century, the main manor house built 1728 on old foundations. Cleaning and reconstruction of the squared sandstone masonry, the mansard roofs and alcoves and the surrounding wall and towers. The coloration followed the design of the original from 1728.