The demolition of dilapidated buildings in 2011 enabled archaeologists to examine the the now exposed façade of the north wing. This was built during the Carolingian foundation phase of the Ingelheim Palatinate. The 60 metres long and eleven metres deep, it was possibly used as a residential wing. metres deep, was possibly used as a residential wing.
Today, the renovated façade of the north wing can be seen in the monument area. can be visited. Two arch embrasures in the wall date from the 12th century, when the palace was converted into a fortified defence system. They are therefore evidence of High Medieval building activities in the Palatinate. In front of the archaeological investigations in 2011-2012 uncovered the foundations of an altar. of an altan. This earth-connected balcony with a view of the Rhine the Rhine served representational purposes. To make the location clearer the altan is bricked up today.
In the monument area, visitors can inform themselves about the north wing with the help of text and picture panels. about the north wing. There is also a bronze model by the metal sculptor Egbert Broerken. It illustrates the superimposition of the of the medieval palace structure with today's residential area. This illustrates how the modern buildings have always followed the historical ground plan of the followed the historical layout of the palace.
