Groß-Ringelstein Castle
| Groß-Ringelstein (Alsace) | ||
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| Alternative name (s): | Ringelsburg; Ringelstein (Alsace) | |
| Creation time : | 13th century | |
| Castle type : | Hilltop castle | |
| Conservation status: | ruin | |
| Geographical location | 48 ° 33 '46.5 " N , 7 ° 19' 16.4" E | |
| Height: | 644 m | |
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The castle wholesale Ringelstein , also ringed castle called, is the ruins of a hilltop castle in Alsace Vosges in France . Like Klein-Ringelstein Castle, the castle dates back to the beginning of the 13th century. In 1470 Groß-Ringelstein was destroyed by troops from the Electorate of the Palatinate and fell into ruin. The castle was owned by the Counts of Eguisheim , who were first mentioned in the middle of the 12th century. After the family died out, the castle moved to the Bishop of Strasbourg.
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Commons : Burg Groß-Ringelstein - Collection of images, videos and audio files
