owadays
it's hard to believe that in the ancient days the mound was the location
of one the region's biggest and
most fortified castles which was said to be impregnable. This castle
was the scene of battles and sieges;
it became a plaything in the hands of rivalling lords fighting for the domination
of the region.
New Montclair Castle
rom
Stonewall to CastleBeing strategically well-situated on a long stretched ridge surrounded by the river Saar, the place was used already by the Celts for the building of a stronghold. Later on, the customs revenue of the Saar trade made the place very attractive. There is hardly any other castle in our region around which so many myths and legends have grown up.
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Decline of PowerThere were six aristocratic families that controlled Montclair Castle before it lost its supremacy and before the construction of New Montclair Castle opened a new chapter in its book of history. After that, the castle lay deserted and in ruins for a long time, until it was carefully renovated. It now has become a beautifully situated sightseeing destination, where today you can still get some glimpses of times gone by.
The renovated stair tower (with the Ghost of the Castle)
further
information you may get with the help of our list
of links .At the castle, you can also buy a Guide of the Castle containing
a detailed description of its history.