Witham Castle, Medieval château in Nieuwstadt, Netherlands.
Witham Castle is a château with turreted towers and stone walls in the municipality of Echt-Susteren in Limburg. The structure sits on Allee street in Nieuwstadt and is easily reached from the main connecting roads N276 and N297.
The castle was officially protected as a Rijksmonument in 1969 and received official heritage status as a significant Dutch cultural site. This registration acknowledged its importance as part of the regional architectural history.
The name appears in different forms - Huis Witham and Hoes Witham - reflecting local language traditions of the region. These variations show how Dutch and Limburgian language patterns coexisted in everyday speech.
The castle is located in an easy-to-reach spot with good road access near Nieuwstadt. Checking ahead or contacting the site before visiting is recommended to confirm access and visiting conditions.
The castle carries the official numbers BAG 1711100000015286 and Rijksmonument 33894, which uniquely identify it in national registries. This detailed documentation reflects the Dutch approach to cataloging and managing protected structures.
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