So our first stop was at the Rochsburg Castle. This is one that Robert had been to many times from when he was just kid. Apparently the red brick that you see outlining the doors we a volcanic ash deposit many many years ago that got compressed over time and is now surface mined. Has been for centuries. The red brick is very easy to fashion which makes it a great selection for making decorative things and steps, as an example that need to be carved.
Falk Adam and Robert Liestner, my hosts for the day
Entrance showing drawbridge
Rochsburg, the view from outside
Rochsburg, front protection way, note that the windows on the right side are for the soldiers with their arrows. This was done purposely, I am told, being on the right side like this because the attackers would come in the front entrance way, over the moat and then with their shields in the right hand and sword in the right hand it was very awkward for them to actually twist and use their right arms meaningfully. Interesting, eh?
Rochsburg, looking towards the entrance
Rochsburg, inner Courtyard with 50m deep well (imagine digging that?)
Rochsburg, outer courtyard, where the horses would have been kept
