Dikke Tinne, Medieval castle ruins in Hattem, Netherlands
Dikke Tinne is a medieval castle ruin in Hattem, of which only foundations and a small fragment are visible today. The structure stood at Tinneplein, and the site at Adelaarshoek 18 shows traces of the former fortification.
The castle was ordered by Duke Reinoud IV of Geldern in 1404 as part of the northern defense system. Over time the structure fell into decay, and today only scattered remains recall its role in the medieval history of the region.
The name comes from the thick walls that once surrounded the fortification, and this designation has stayed with the town ever since. The museum in town displays items from the castle period that show how important this place was for Hattem's identity.
The site sits at Tinneplein and Adelaarshoek, both centrally located in Hattem and easy to reach on foot. The remains are relatively small and understated, so a brief visit works best when combined with other attractions in town.
Between 1512 and 1514, nobleman Jan II van Wassenaer was held prisoner in an iron cage suspended from one of the towers. This unusual form of imprisonment was a harsh punishment that reflected the power and ruthlessness of rulers at that time.
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