Groot Poelgeest, Medieval castle ruins in Koudekerk aan den Rijn, Netherlands.
The castle site features a polygonal tower from the former gatehouse and remains surrounded by a wide defensive moat measuring several meters across.
The Lords of Poelgeest first mentioned the castle in 1326 when they pledged it to the Count of Holland as a feudal estate.
The architectural design of Groot Poelgeest incorporated a northern residential wing that resembled the features found at Castle Teylingen in the region.
Visitors can observe the remaining structures, including the 1648 coach house along the Oude Rijn road, throughout all seasons of the year.
The round base layout of the castle, considered outdated for the 14th century, suggests the structure originated in the 13th century.
Location: Alphen aan den Rijn
Address: Dorpsstraat, ongenummerd
GPS coordinates: 52.13299,4.59426
Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:29
Watertoren
846 m
De Tol
856 m
Hondsdijkse Molen
1 km
Brugkerk
234 m
De Rijnenburger
863 m
Gereformeerde kerk
507 m
Lagewaard 20, Koudekerk aan den Rijn
313 m
Lagewaard 53, Koudekerk aan den Rijn
1.2 km
Rijndijk 123, Hazerswoude
913 m
Lagewaard 47, Koudekerk aan den Rijn
1.1 km
Oorlogsmonument
205 m
Dorpsstraat 50, Koudekerk aan den Rijn
249 m
Lagewaard 24-25, Koudekerk aan den Rijn
489 m
Dorpsstraat 1, Koudekerk aan den Rijn
675 m
Rijndijk 199, Hazerswoude
849 m
Oorlogsmonument
552 m
Koetshuis Groot Poelgeest
103 m
Dorpsstraat 17, Koudekerk aan den Rijn
479 m
Hoeve "Westdorp"
871 m
Schuur bij hoeve "Westdorp"
871 m
Boerderijcomplex
282 m
Zomerhuis
296 m
Rijndijk 203, Hazerswoude-Rijndijk
883 m
Terrein waarin sporen van een begraving
123 m
Hondsdijk 59, Koudekerk aan den Rijn
1 km
Dorpsstraat 70, Koudekerk aan den Rijn
142 m
Dorpsstraat 59, Koudekerk aan den Rijn
190 m
Hooiberg
282 mReviews
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