It not only provided an important link on the road between Mainz and Trier, but also formed part of the Kreuznach's town fortifications.
[2] Simon II's younger brother Emerich made two failed attempts to be elected Archbishop.
[citation needed] In 1320, Baldwin captured the Sponheim city of Sprendlingen and besieged Kreuznach and Kastellaun.
Three years later, Simon II supported the wildgraves of Nahegau, who fought Archbishop Baldwin over Schmidtburg Castle.
[citation needed] Simon II died in 1336 and was buried in the church he had built in Kastellaun.