Opprebais Castle, Medieval castle in Incourt, Belgium
Description
Opprebais Castle is a four-sided fortress with two round towers at its front, constructed from local quartzite and sandstone materials. The structure retains its original form and stands in the village of Incourt in Wallonia.
History
The fortress was built in the 13th century as a military stronghold for the Duchy of Brabant. During the 17th century, it was repurposed as a farmhouse and lost its defensive role.
Culture
The castle sits beside the Romanesque church of Saint-Aubain, and together they form a protected heritage site that speaks to how secular and religious power coexisted in this village.
Practical
The castle is located within the village of Incourt and is easy to find while walking through the area. The setting sits on gentle ground, making it pleasant to explore the exterior from different angles.
Did you know?
The southern side of the structure shows traces of a square donjon that hints at its earlier form. The front facade also preserves remnants of an ancient drawbridge mechanism that reveals how it once protected against intruders.
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