Würzburger Tor
Late medieval gate tower guarding the eastern edge of Miltenberg's old town, first documented in 1379.
The Würzburger Tor has guarded the eastern approach to Miltenberg's old town since the late Middle Ages. The gate tower was first mentioned in written records in 1379.
At a Glance
- First mentioned
- 1379
- Type
- late medieval gate tower
- Location
- eastern edge of Miltenberg's old town
- Original crown
- gun platform with a ring of battlements
- Defence
- portcullis guided in hook stones
- Alteration
- roofed over as early as the start of the 15th century
History
The tower's first documentary mention dates to 1379. Already at the beginning of the 15th century the structure was altered and given a roof, replacing the earlier open fighting platform.
Defensive Design & Fittings
Because the town's eastern side was considered the most exposed stretch, the gate originally carried a gun platform framed by a ring of battlements. The passage was secured by a portcullis, which was raised and lowered on both the outer and inner faces within purpose-set hook stones.
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Address
Hauptstraße 1
63897 Miltenberg
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