An expanded view of the palas. The area to the right descends to another set of chambers at least two levels down.
This is a section near the cistern.
This is the palas, with the passage down to the lower level.
Right, another angle of the residential section. Personal quarters were here, while the palas would typically serve as the section where one would find the equivalent of offices and the mess.
Left, the so-called "rock chamber" of felstock. One researcher of the site believes that a large round tower was once here but is no longer extant.
Right, the stone steps that would take you down to the cellar. The cellar is partially there, but not much is left.
Below, an authentic piece of window molding. The hole in the side is for iron bars to protect the windows from intruders... as well as to keep the residents from accidentally falling out!
Above and left, two views of the palas. The walls indicate that the palas had at least three levels, with one completely below ground level while the middle one was partially below ground level. Floors were made of wood, as there was no evidence of stone arches to support a stone floor. The joists would align with the indents along the wall. The ground beneath implies a debris field of at least three to four feet. It is unlikely that this field has been excavated and sifted.
Below left, a reconstructed section of what appears to be part of the chapel within the palas. Feet for the floor joists can be seen below.
Right, the outer wall of an added residential structure. The benches are reconstructions but follow the plan which is very common in German castles. The wall is thick enough to allow a person to stretch out on the benches. In theory one could place a plank over the benches to create a temporary bed where one could spend the night gazing out of the window at the stars.
