Burg Uda: A Medieval Lowland Castle Ruin in Germany
Site at a Glance
- Rating
- 4.3
- Popularity
- Low
- Country
- Germany
- Primary era
- Medieval
- External website
- Open
- Eras represented
- Medieval
- Civilizations
- Holy Roman Empire
- Site type
- Military
- Remains
- Castle
History
Burg Uda is a medieval castle ruin in Oedt, a district of Grefrath in Germany, built around 1300 as a lowland stronghold. The castle had the social rank of a count, a high-ranking nobleman who could hold land, exercise authority, and maintain fortified residences.
Unlike a hilltop fortress, Burg Uda stood on relatively level, low-lying ground. Its surviving remains consist of a round tower and foundation remains, preserving part of the castle’s medieval structure. Burg Uda is designated as an architectural heritage monument in North Rhine-Westphalia.
