| Neu-Signau | |
|---|---|
Burg Neu-Signau | |
| Bowil | |
  Neu-Signau | |
| Coordinates | 46°54′34″N7°42′34″E / 46.9094°N 7.7095°E |
| Type | hill castle, spur castle |
| Code | CH-BE |
| Site information | |
| Condition | burgstall (no above-ground ruins) |
| Site history | |
| Built | 14th Century |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Freiherren von Signau |
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The castle was built to replace Alt-Signau Castle as the residence of the Barons of Signau. It was intended to protect and control the road between the Emmental and Aare river valley. In 1826 the castle was demolished.
The castle is situated on a conglomerate spur above Bowil village. On an opposite hill, across the valley are the ruins of Alt-Signau Castle. Today, only a few traces of the castle can be seen.
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