Kasteel Selwerd, Medieval castle ruins in Groningen, Netherlands.
The remains of Kasteel Selwerd consist of grass-covered mounds between the Van Starkenborghkanaal and Paddepoelsterweg, marked by a viewing tower at Laan naar het Klooster.
Built in the 12th century as part of a Benedictine monastery, the castle experienced destruction during the Dutch Wars of Independence in July 1568.
Archaeological excavations in the 1960s revealed the historical layout of this Rijksmonument site, which began as a double monastery housing both monks and nuns.
The castle grounds can be observed from the designated viewing tower, with the site now protected as an underground archaeological monument since 1975.
The castle foundations lie beneath an area known as the Huppels, with local records indicating the structure required six horses to transport its hidden treasures.
Location: Groningen
Location: Zuidhorn
Address: Laan naar Het Klooster
GPS coordinates: 53.24431,6.54357
Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:09
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