Burg Wachtendonk, Lowland castle in Wachtendonk, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
The castle features a near-square layout with 32-meter sides, including a round keep and two corner towers at the northern gatehouse.
Founded in 1196 by Arnold von Wachtendonk, the castle became a fief of the Counts of Gelderland and underwent major fortification expansions in the 14th century.
The medieval fortress incorporated numerous facilities, including a brewery, cellar, kitchen, and bakehouse, reflecting the self-sufficient nature of castle life.
The castle ruins, excavated between 1967 and 1978, stand at the southern edge of Wachtendonk town, directly along the Niers river.
The western round keep measures 10.4 meters in diameter with walls 3 meters thick, demonstrating medieval German defensive architecture.
GPS coordinates: 51.40391,6.33818
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:05
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