Gracht Burggraaf, Medieval fortification in Gulpen-Wittem, Netherlands.
Gracht Burggraaf is a medieval fortification in Gulpen-Wittem consisting of a raised earthwork with a surrounding ditch encircling a central courtyard. The structure sits within rolling terrain near the Gulp River valley.
This fortification dates to the medieval period and served as a defensive position monitoring the surrounding area. It received protection as a designated monument in 1984 due to its military heritage value.
The Dutch government designated Gracht Burggraaf as a Rijksmonument in 1984, recognizing its architectural and historical importance within the Limburg province.
The site is accessible via Gulpenerweg with paths leading to the fortification and surrounding countryside. The location sits in gently rolling terrain offering walking routes through the river valley.
The site combines medieval defensive architecture with water fortification elements, demonstrating advanced military engineering techniques from its construction period.
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