Hunneschans, Circular rampart in Uddel, Netherlands
Hunneschans is a circular rampart in Uddel featuring earthen walls and an outer moat that remain clearly visible. The structure forms an almost perfect ring with a sunken interior and raised banks that show the original scale of the fortification.
The rampart was built in the 10th century when the Counts of Hamaland constructed it to guard trade routes. This fortification was part of a defense system meant to protect the region from outside threats.
The name references the Huns, though the fortification was built much later by local rulers. Walking around today, you can still sense how the circular design shaped daily life and movement through this settlement.
The site is open to walk around freely, with paths that make exploration straightforward in all but wet weather. Information boards help you understand the different sections and identify key features as you move through.
Beneath the medieval rampart lie traces of stone age inhabitants who lived here thousands of years earlier. Archaeologists have steadily uncovered these prehistoric settlement remains since the 1800s.
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