In 1342, the Saxon community from Codlea began to fortify the evangelical church in the locality. The fortifications included two rows of walls and four square towers, which were maintained by guilds.
Small rooms were built inside the fortifications to store food. These rooms provided a supply of food in case of siege.
In the 15th century, a new, outer belt was added to the existing fortifications. This belt increased the size of the fortifications and improved their defenses.
The most important of the towers was the Tower of the Weavers. This tower was heavily fortified and had an effective defense system.
In the 17th century, Gabriel Bathory, the prince of Transylvania, conquered the Codlea fortress and destroyed the settlement.
Source: Brașov memorial - Ștefan Petraru, Constantin Catrina (Ed. Sport-Turism 1976), page 64
