Koknese Castle
Kokenhusen
Medieval (1205–1701)·Latgalian then Livonian Order·🇱🇻 Aizkraukle Municipality, Koknese at Daugava–Pērse confluence, Latvia
About
About Koknese Castle
Episcopal stone castle at Koknese island fortress at confluence of Daugava and Pērse (Latgalian hillfort predecessor Kukonoyse), founded 1205 by Bishop Albert after grant by King Vetseke of Koknese, 4× stronger than Magdeburg law town 1270. Blow up in Great Northern War 1701 by Saxons. Now island ruin in Pļaviņas Reservoir 1960s. Archaeological park with dolomite walls.
Why it mattersEpiscopal stone castle at Koknese island fortress at confluence of Daugava and Pērse (Latgalian hillfort predecessor Kukonoyse), founded 1205 by Bishop Albert after grant by King Vetseke of Koknese, 4× stronger than Magdeburg law town 1270. Blow up in Great Northern War 1701 by Saxons. Now island ru
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Latgalian–German transition continuity
Theories
- 01Koknese as Daugava portage toll castle
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- 1209 stone castle
- Period
- Medieval (1205–1701)
- Culture
- Latgalian then Livonian Order
- Purpose
- Stone episcopal castle at Daugava trade bottleneck
- Excavation
- Unexcavated
On the ground
Structures & features
56.6420° N · 25.4320° E · 28 m · 3 mapped features
Upper Castle
castleStone castle ruins on hilltop
56.6422° N · 25.4322° ELatgalian Hillfort Core
hillfortPre-1205 hillfort promontory
56.6418° N · 25.4315° EPērse River Gate
gateWater gate to Pērse tributary
56.6420° N · 25.4305° E
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