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    which was mentioned for the first time around 1385, and was a fief (Burglehen) of nearby Plön Castle. The original building was renovated around 1540...
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    pillars of the Burgmannschaft (residence obligation, Burghut, Burggericht, Burglehen) fell into disrepair. The castle ceased to actively exercise its imperial...
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    this time. From time to time the Gymnicher Porz was an independent fief (Burglehen) of the House of Gymnich. From 1997 to 1999 the ruins were made safe at...
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