Altena, Medieval architectural structure in Delft, Netherlands
The rectangular stone house measured 7 by 14 meters with walls nearly 60 centimeters thick and included an attached tower and surrounding moat.
In 1435, Gerrit Gerritszoon van Egmond constructed Altena as a fortified residence, replacing an earlier wooden structure that dated back to approximately 1250.
The building served as a noble residence and later transformed into an inn from 1680, providing dining and drinking facilities for sixty years.
The site demonstrates the evolution of medieval Dutch architecture through its multiple construction phases, from a simple rectangular structure to an L-shaped building.
The structure featured a 12-meter wide moat that classified it as a 'buried homestead,' distinguishing it from regular noble residences of the period.
Location: Delft
Inception: 1435
GPS coordinates: 52.01667,4.33833
Latest update: March 16, 2025 16:04
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