Castle of Heusden, Medieval fortress ruins in Heusden, Netherlands
The castle site contains an octagonal tower foundation with a diameter of 8 meters and walls reaching 2 meters in thickness.
Built in 1202, the castle underwent four major construction phases until lightning struck its gunpowder tower in 1680, causing complete destruction.
Archaeological excavations in 1948 by J.G.N. Renaud revealed multiple building phases and construction techniques from different historical periods.
The castle foundations underwent reconstruction in 1987, allowing visitors to observe the original medieval layout through pavement markings.
The fortress featured an exceptional 40-meter-high octagonal donjon with walls up to 4 meters thick, commissioned by Duke John III of Brabant.
Location: Heusden
GPS coordinates: 51.73280,5.13425
Latest update: March 18, 2025 03:37
Sterrestraat 9, Heusden
210 m
Breestraat 3, Heusden
200 m
Burchtstraat 16, Heusden
161 m
Burchtplein 7, Heusden
148 m
Breestraat 2, Heusden
206 m
Wijksestraat 8, Heusden
175 m
Wittebroodstraat 11, Heusden
211 m
Wittebroodstraat 7, Heusden
208 m
Wittebroodstraat 1, Heusden
207 m
Breestraat 19, Heusden
227 m
Wijksestraat 38, Heusden
231 m
Sterrestraat 7, Heusden
210 m
Sterrestraat 3, Heusden
213 m
Sterrestraat 11, Heusden
209 m
Huis onder schilddak en met lijstgevel in schoon metselwerk, waarin segmentvormig overtoogde vensters
232 m
Breestraat 1, Heusden
196 m
Breestraat 17, Heusden
224 m
Breestraat 15, Heusden
221 m
Sterrestraat 5, Heusden
212 m
De overblijfselen van de in 1821 ontmantelde vesting
135 m
Breestraat 13, Heusden
218 m
Breestraat 4, Heusden
211 m
Achter een moderne gevel een huis met dwars zadeldak tussen zijtopgevels
223 m
Breestraat 10, Heusden
231 m
Burchtstraat 3, Heusden
178 m
Huis onder schilddak en met lijstgevel, boven met zesdelige schuiframen. Met eigen stoep
210 m
Burchtstraat 8, Heusden
181 m
Breestraat 5, Heusden
204 mReviews
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