Neu-Signau Castle

Neu-Signau
Burg Neu-Signau
Bowil
Neu-Signau
Coordinates 46°54′34″N 7°42′34″E / 46.9094°N 7.7095°E / 46.9094; 7.7095Coordinates: 46°54′34″N 7°42′34″E / 46.9094°N 7.7095°E / 46.9094; 7.7095
Type hill castle, spur castle
Code CH-BE
Site information
Condition burgstall (no above-ground ruins)
Site history
Built 14th Century
Garrison information
Occupants Freiherren von Signau

Neu-Signau Castle (German: Burg Neu-Signau) is a ruined castle in the municipality of Bowil in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.

History

The castle was built to replace Alt-Signau Castle as the residence of the Barons of Signau. It was intended to protect and control the road between the Emmental and Aare river valley. In 1826 the castle was demolished.

Location and description

The castle is situated on a conglomerate spur above Bowil village. On an opposite hill, across the valley are the ruins of Alt-Signau Castle. Today, only a few traces of the castle can be seen.

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