Lais Castle
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.JPG) Ruins of Lais Castle |
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| Alternative name (s): | Estonian Laiuse ordulinnus , Ordensburg Laiuse | |
| Creation time : | 15th century | |
| Conservation status: | ruin | |
| Place: | Laiuse | |
| Geographical location | 58 ° 47 '17 " N , 26 ° 29' 3" E | |
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The ruins of Lais Castle ( Estonian Laiuse ordulinnus , Ordensburg Laiuse ) in Estonia are located in the Jõgeva rural community near the village of Laiuse .
history
The castle was built at the beginning of the 15th century, but probably goes back to previous foundations in the 13th and 14th centuries. It has been documented in writing since 1406. 1558, the castle fell in the Livonian War the Russian troops in his hands. In 1559 it was destroyed, but later partially restored. During the Northern War , the Swedish King Charles XII. here in 1700/1701 his winter storage after the successful battle of Narva .
Field stone masonry
Field stone tower with brick facing
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investment
The basic type of the castle is a fort castle with originally three round towers. These are still there in the north and east corners of the castle, with smoke outlets and loopholes. The tower in the south, however, is only recognizable as a trace in the area. There were stone buildings on the southwest wall, the other buildings were made of wood. Lais Castle was largely built from bricks and, together with the outer bailey, was completely enclosed by water. The complex is now in ruins.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ^ Burg Lais - Estonia In: burgenwelt.org , accessed on December 20, 2017.