With the extinction of the Lüneburg line of the Welfs, the Lüneburg War of Succession, broke out (1371–88) during which Lauenrode Castle was stormed by the citizens of Hanover and destroyed.
Welfide Lüneburgi liini hääbumisega puhkes Lüneburgi pärilussõda (1371–1388), mille ajal ründasid Lauenrode lossi Hannoveri kodanikud ja hävitasid selle.