Turaida Castle and Livonian Settlement
Middle Ages (1214–16th c. with Iron Age hillfort substratum 5th–12th c.)·Livonian Brothers of Sword / Archbishop of Riga, Livs·🇱🇻 Vidzeme, Sigulda Municipality, Turaida (formerly Treiden), Latvia
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About Turaida Castle and Livonian Settlement
Turaida Castle and Livonian Settlement in Vidzeme, Sigulda Municipality, Turaida (formerly Treiden), Latvia is a Middle Ages (1214–16th c. with Iron Age hillfort substratum 5th–12th c.) Livonian Brothers of Sword / Archbishop of Riga, Livs site built 1214 (brick castle); hillfort 5th c. serving as livonian settlement and brick gothic castle. Documented via 1214 Henry Chronicle; archaeology 1953–. Turaida Castle and Livonian Settlement illustrates Livonian Brothers of Sword / Archbishop of Riga, Livs ancient city traditions with red brick Gothic construction. Excavation excavated reveals castle ward 40×50 m; hill 85 m above gauja.
Why it mattersTuraida Castle and Livonian Settlement in Vidzeme, Sigulda Municipality, Turaida (formerly Treiden), Latvia is a Middle Ages (1214–16th c. with Iron Age hillfort substratum 5th–12th c.) Livonian Broth
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Liv vs German overlordship shift 1214
Theories
- 01Turaida Rose legend anchoring Liv identity; Gauja valley power node
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- 1214 (brick castle); hillfort 5th c.
- Period
- Middle Ages (1214–16th c. with Iron Age hillfort substratum 5th–12th c.)
- Culture
- Livonian Brothers of Sword / Archbishop of Riga, Livs
- Purpose
- Livonian settlement and brick Gothic castle
- Abandoned
- 1701 (Great Northern War)
- Rediscovered
- 1214 Henry Chronicle; archaeology 1953–
- Excavation
- Excavated
1214 (brick castle); hillfort 5th c.
Initial construction
c. 1473 CE
Major expansion
On the ground
Structures & features
57.1868° N · 24.8478° E · 30 m · 2 mapped features
Turaida Brick Bergfried
towerMain round tower brick Gothic 1214
57.1870° N · 24.8480° ETuraida Liv Settlement Terrace
settlementPre-castle Liv hillfort terrace 11th c.
57.1865° N · 24.8470° E