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Forstegg Castle | |
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Burg Forstegg | |
Sennwald | |
Forstegg Castle in 1630 | |
Forstegg Castle | |
Coordinates | 47°14′44″N 9°29′45″E / 47.24556°N 9.49583°E / 47.24556; 9.49583 |
Type | hill castle |
Code | CH-SG |
Height | 460 m above the sea |
Site information | |
Condition | ruin |
Site history | |
Built | about 1200 |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | Freiherr of Sax/Misox |
Forstegg Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Sennwald of the Canton of St Gallen in Switzerland. It was built around 1200 by the Barons of Sax/Misox, was abandoned in the 19th century and fell into ruin in 1894.
See also
References
External links
- Regula Anna Steinhauser-Zimmermann: Forsteggs in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
- Information about the castle on www.dickemauern.de
Castles and Fortresses of the Canton of St. Gallen | |
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