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Spliatsch Castle

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The tower is 8 m × 8 m (26 ft × 26 ft) and three stories tall. The walls are 1.4 m (4.6 ft) thick at the base. The main entrance is located on the west side on the second story. On the inside traces of the original plaster and the chimney of a fireplace are
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In 1486 the castle was inherited by Anton and Augustin de Beccaria from their mother Anna von Marmels. However, the surrounding farm and pastures were rented out. At that time the tower was still in good condition and the renters were required to look after it and repair the roof as needed. It is
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probably in the 12th or 13th century. A local noble family of the same name existed during that time and may have built the castle. In that case, when they died out in the early 13th century the castle was inherited by Marmels family. It is also possible that the castle was built by the Marmels
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unclear if the de Beccarias ever lived in the tower. In the early 16th century the Marmels family reacquired the castle. After Hans von Marmels, the last of the line, died in 1550 the castle was probably abandoned. By the 17th century it was a ruin.
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Very little is known about the early history of this castle. It was built along the important trade road that led over the
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which is only 1 km (0.62 mi) away. The earliest mention of Spliatsch is in 1193 when, at the request of the
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visible. Almost nothing remains of the castle walls and outbuildings.
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Spliatsch Castle is located in Switzerland
46°31′01″N 9°37′37″E / 46.51694°N 9.62694°E / 46.51694; 9.62694
hill castle
m above the sea
rubble stone
German
municipality
Surses
Albula Region
canton
Graubünden
Switzerland
Julier
Septimer Passes
Marmels Castle
emperor
papal legate
Plan of the castle
Aerial view of the castle
Location of an outbuilding
Main entrance into the castle
South wall of the castle
List of castles in Switzerland
"Graubuenden :Schloss Spliatsch"



"Burg Spliatsch"

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