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Dingden Castle or Clötinghof Dinker
Castle | Historic Site
Behind the church in Dinker, you can find the remains of what is known as a motte—or lowland castle.
Address
Dingden Castle or Clötinghof Dinker
Kirchplatz
59514 Welver
Properties:
Built around 1100 by the knight Lambertus von Bohnen. Located at the intersection of the old trade route from Soest to Hamm and the route from the Lippetal toward the Sauerland. The moats were fed by the Ahse River. Initially, the estate was called Burg Dingden. This refers to the ancient Germanic thing site at the aforementioned crossroads. About 100 years later, the name Clötinghof became established. In the 14th century, the village of Dinker (Thing - Kehre > judicial or assembly crossroads) developed under the castle’s protection.
In the 15th century, the knights fell into poverty. Even the knight of Clötinghof became a robber baron. Passing farmers and merchants were often robbed. At the end of the 16th century, the castle was destroyed. What remained were the lands, the moats, and a granary (16th century) that has been preserved to this day.
In the 15th century, the knights fell into poverty. Even the knight of Clötinghof became a robber baron. Passing farmers and merchants were often robbed. At the end of the 16th century, the castle was destroyed. What remained were the lands, the moats, and a granary (16th century) that has been preserved to this day.
