Forgotten History
Burg Mark
Hamm, Germany
Mark Castle is an abandoned medieval fortification in Mark (hamm-Uentrop district) in North Rhine-Westphalia. It had been owned by the Counts of Berg-Altena since 1198 at the latest. Adolf I von der Mark was the first count to make the castle his seat and named himself comes de Marca (also: comes be Marka) or modern Count von der Mark after it. Since April 3, 1990, the area now known as the “Burghügel Mark” has been categorized as an archaeological monument.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Hamm, Germany
- Coordinates
- 51.68220, 7.84667
- How to get there
- Google MapsApple MapsOpenStreetMap
- Wikidata
- Q1013072
What is Burg Mark?
Burg Mark is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Haus Kentrop, Castle of Heessen, Wassertürme am Hellweg, Radbod Coal Mine.
Where is Burg Mark?
Burg Mark is in Hamm, Germany. Coordinates: 51.68220, 7.84667.
How do I get to Burg Mark?
Burg Mark is at Hamm, Germany (51.68220, 7.84667). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.