Cherkasy Castle
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Cherkasy Castle (Ukrainian: Черкаський замок) is a former medieval wooden castle in Cherkasy, Ukraine built as a defense against enemies of the Golden Horde and later against Turks and Crimean Tatars.[3]
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Cherkasy Castle | |
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Черкаський замок | |
Ukraine | |
Coordinates | 49°25′40″N 32°04′35″E |
Site information | |
Condition | No trace |
Site history | |
Built | 1392 (1392) |
Materials | Oak and pine logs, filled with earth.[1] |
Fate | demolished 20 June 1768[2] |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | Cossacks |
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The city of Cherkasy grew up around the castle.[1] The wooden castle was rebuilt in 1549.[1] Today traces of the castle no longer exist.[2]