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Büraburg

8th century in ChristianityChattiHill castlesHills of Hesse
135 3570 Büraburg
135 3570 Büraburg

The Büraburg was a prominent hill castle with historic significance, on the Büraberg hill overlooking the Eder river near the town of Fritzlar in northern Hesse (Germany). Only foundation walls remain, and a church dedicated to St. Brigida. A Christian monastery was already located on the hill in the seventh century. It was occupied by the Franks c. 690, who fortified it with a castle and kept a mounted garrison there. The Franks supported the missionary efforts of Saint Boniface, who cut down the Donar Oak in nearby Geismar and established a short-lived bishopric in Büraburg.

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N 51.120555555556 ° E 9.2363888888889 °
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Büraburg

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34560 Fritzlar
Hesse, Germany
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135 3570 Büraburg
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