Castles

NOTES: The founding of the Marienberg Fortress dates back to 1201, although the main castle dates from 1482 as do the walls. From 1600 the fortress was transformed into a Renaissance palace, but rebuilt in 1642 following its capture by Swedish forces in 1631. In 1708 it was redesigned in a Baroque style and the fortifications strengthened. The last tower to be rebuilt was in 1724. The fortress was badly damaged during the Second World War and rebuilt from 1950-1990.

NOTES: The founding of the Marienberg Fortress dates back to 1201, although the main castle dates from 1482 as do the walls. From 1600 the fortress was transformed into a Renaissance palace, but rebuilt in 1642 following its capture by Swedish forces in 1631. In 1708 it was redesigned in a Baroque style and the fortifications strengthened. The last tower to be rebuilt was in 1724. The fortress was badly damaged during the Second World War and rebuilt from 1950-1990.

NOTES: The founding of the Marienberg Fortress dates back to 1201, although the main castle dates from 1482 as do the walls. From 1600 the fortress was transformed into a Renaissance palace, but rebuilt in 1642 following its capture by Swedish forces in 1631. In 1708 it was redesigned in a Baroque style and the fortifications strengthened. The last tower to be rebuilt was in 1724. The fortress was badly damaged during the Second World War and rebuilt from 1950-1990.

NOTES: William Burn carried out extensive alterations and additions to the 14th century castle for the 2nd Duke of Cleveland in 1843-1847. The castle's interiors and exteriors were also remodelled in the 18th century by James Paine and John Carr of York. RIBA117643 for a colour version of this image.

NOTES: William Burn carried out extensive alterations and additions to the 14th century castle for the 2nd Duke of Cleveland in 1843-1847. The castle's interiors and exteriors were also remodelled in the 18th century by James Paine and John Carr of York. See RIBA117644 for a colour version of this image.

NOTES: William Burn carried out extensive alterations and additions to the 14th century castle for the 2nd Duke of Cleveland in 1843-1847. The castle's interiors and exteriors were also remodelled in the 18th century by James Paine and John Carr of York. See RIBA117645 for a colour version of this image.

NOTES: William Burn carried out extensive alterations and additions to the 14th century castle for the 2nd Duke of Cleveland in 1843-1847. The castle's interiors and exteriors were also remodelled in the 18th century by James Paine and John Carr of York. See RIBA117646 for a colour version of this image.

NOTES: William Burn carried out extensive alterations and additions to the 14th century castle for the 2nd Duke of Cleveland in 1843-1847. The castle's interiors and exteriors were also remodelled in the 18th century by James Paine and John Carr of York. See RIBA117647 for a colour version of this image.

NOTES: William Burn carried out extensive alterations and additions to the 14th century castle for the 2nd Duke of Cleveland in 1843-1847. The castle's interiors and exteriors were also remodelled in the 18th century by James Paine and John Carr of York. See RIBA117648 for a colour version of this image.

NOTES: William Burn carried out extensive alterations and additions to the 14th century castle for the 2nd Duke of Cleveland in 1843-1847. The castle's interiors and exteriors were also remodelled in the 18th century by James Paine and John Carr of York. See RIBA117649 for a colour version of this image.

NOTES: William Burn carried out extensive alterations and additions to the 14th century castle for the 2nd Duke of Cleveland in 1843-1847. The castle's interiors and exteriors were also remodelled in the 18th century by James Paine and John Carr of York. See RIBA117650 for a colour version of this image.

NOTES: William Burn carried out extensive alterations and additions to the 14th century castle for the 2nd Duke of Cleveland in 1843-1847. The castle's interiors and exteriors were also remodelled in the 18th century by James Paine and John Carr of York. See RIBA117651 for a colour version of this image.