The "Old Castle" above the Eifgenbach
The Eifgenburg in the Bergisches Land probably goes back to an older system from the time of the Saxon conquest. This older castle was presumably built by Emperor Otto III. destroyed. In the 11th century the castle was rebuilt in keeping with the times. Surrounded by an approx. 220 m long wall. The main gate was covered by a tower that was almost like a donjon. Another gate was built as a side entrance towards the valley.
1076, a group of young people from the castle has their secret meeting place under the old cherry tree, just like their fathers and mothers. Everyone awaits the arrival of a messenger from Emperor Henry IV who is supposed to be excommunicated by the Pope.
Rudolf, the son of the lord of the castle Adolf de Stammheim, simply does not want to believe that the emperor will bow down. A hot discussion has just broken out when little Adelheid comes running excitedly and says the messengers are there.
Rudolf's father, Herr de Stammheim, receives the news about the emperor in front of his hall. Many curious castle residents have gathered around the gentleman and the messenger, eager for the news.
A wall of 220 m length, the main gate which is covered by a donjon-like tower and a gate to the valley. A mothballed shield wall covers the castle to the mountain. The lord's hall further residential buildings, several farm buildings and storage.