Oud Herlaer, Medieval castle ruins near Vught, Netherlands
The remains of Oud Herlaer castle stand on the banks of the Dommel River, featuring fragments incorporated into a current working farm structure.
The castle, constructed around 1050, changed ownership multiple times, belonging to the Van Herlaer family until 1315, followed by Van Horne and Rotselaer until 1524.
The site represents the medieval defensive architecture of the Netherlands, with its original motte-and-bailey design utilizing the natural sand ridge and moat system.
Groen Ontwikkelfonds Brabant manages the property since 2015, developing it as an ecological and historical site with controlled public access.
The castle's strategic location on the Dommel River facilitated north-south transportation of goods while creating natural barriers for east-west movement.
GPS coordinates: 51.65985,5.31257
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:23
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