Entenstein Castle
Castle Entenstein is a moated castle in the center of Schliengen, in the district of Lörrach in Baden- Württemberg.
History
The origins of the castle can not be backdated beyond doubt. The first use of a building at this point goes back to Walter of Schliengen in the year 821. Any use of the residential tower might already have been possible in the year 1000. In the 13th century Rudolf true of Üsenberg ( 1207-1231 ) as the owner of Entenstein. 1525 the plant was expanded by the gender of the nail from the Old Schönstein to a castle. 1725 the castle by the Prince Bishop of Basel, Johann Conrad II was purchased from Reinach - Hirtzbach and used as the headquarters of Upper Bailiwick Schliengen the prince-bishopric of Basel. 1805, the castle became a top official residence of the State of Baden. After 1857 a further modification was made by the Earl of Andlau. The last owner of the family of Andlau, Count Octave of Andlau, died in 1961 and bequeathed the castle to the Jesuits, but had no use for construction.
The community Schliengen leased the castle first and moving some of the local government there. 1965 central heating was installed. In 1970 the castle including the castle park and office building was purchased by the municipality Schliengen and renovated. First, the feral park was prepared and made available to the public. In 1975, the castle was completely renovated and expanded outside the attic. The moat was filled in around 1850 and it began a discussion about its restoration, which also took place then. It was necessary to create a 200 -meter long supply line from Maucherner Bach. During excavation of the moat, the employees of the association involved. In order to protect the building from water damage a concrete wall was placed before the foundation walls. The financing of the entire renovation was secured with funds from an economic stimulus program, preservationists and the Friends.
Current usage
Since its renovation and restoration of a moated castle in 1975 to 1977, the castle is used as a town hall.