| Alt-Signau | |
|---|---|
Ruine Alt-Signau | |
| Bowil | |
 The ruins of Alt-Signau, from the north-west | |
  Alt-Signau | |
| Coordinates | 46°54′15″N7°43′22″E / 46.9043°N 7.7227°E |
| Type | hill castle |
| Code | CH-BE |
| Site information | |
| Condition | Ruined walls |
| Site history | |
| Built | about 1130 |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Freiherren of Signau |
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The ruin is relatively well preserved.
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