--- title: "Modexer Turm bei Brakel" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/modexer-turm-bei-brakel" description: "The name comes from the nearby farmstead of Modexen (Modekessen), which fell into ruin in the middle of the 14th century. The tower is part of the medieval fortifications of Brakel, the so-called Landwehr, which were located at some distance from the actual town fortifications (rampart, moat and town wall). These outpost towers with 2-3 storeys were manned by guards. As soon as the outposts spotted an enemy, they closed the heavy battering rams, retreated into the interior of the tower and signalled to the town's towers by fire at night and by flags during the day that danger was imminent.The Modex Tower was not part of the actual land defence, but was located on a ridge closer to the town and was probably erected as a sentry post to transmit signals in the event of an attack. The Modex Tower was first mentioned in 1383 in a document from the town of Brakel in connection with the sale of a plot of land." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/634182/61b3f97c87212f4b9bba159ae95f703e2eff91e35afcfa074e15e5b4008b56c4/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Modexer Turm bei Brakel ======================= - Historic site Der Modexer Turm erhebt sich hinter Bäumen auf einer grünen Wiese unter einem wolkigen Himmel. The tower is part of the medieval fortifications of Brakel, the so-called Landwehr. The name comes from the nearby farmstead of Modexen (Modekessen), which fell into ruin in the middle of the 14th century. The tower is part of the medieval fortifications of Brakel, the so-called Landwehr, which were located at some distance from the actual town fortifications (rampart, moat and town wall). These outpost towers with 2-3 storeys were manned by guards. As soon as the outposts spotted an enemy, they closed the heavy battering rams, retreated into the interior of the tower and signalled to the town's towers by fire at night and by flags during the day that danger was imminent. The Modex Tower was not part of the actual land defence, but was located on a ridge closer to the town and was probably erected as a sentry post to transmit signals in the event of an attack. The Modex Tower was first mentioned in 1383 in a document from the town of Brakel in connection with the sale of a plot of land. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings The Modex Tower is freely accessible. Read more General information - Parking Available Other Furnishing/Equipment - cool place Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities Parking in front of the tower is permitted. Read more Contact person Tourist-Information BrakelAm Markt 5 33034 Brakel License (master data) Stadt Brakel This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Christmas market - Accomodations - Guesthouse - Hotel - Hotel - Place of interest - Children's playground - Climbing hall/climbing park/high ropes course - Fitness/fitness trail - Tours 6.57 km - Regional hiking trail 19.42 km - Regional hiking trail 25.46 km - Regional hiking trail Contact K 18 33034 Brakel