Kasteel Middelburg, Medieval castle ruins in Oudorperpolder, Netherlands.
The remains of Kasteel Middelburg include foundations and a moat system, revealing the original defensive structure's substantial footprint in the landscape.
Built around 1282 by Count Floris V as part of his strategic network of fortifications to control West Frisian territories following his father's death.
The castle ruins, designated as a Rijksmonument, represent a crucial period in Dutch medieval military architecture and regional power dynamics.
Recent geophysical surveys conducted in 2018 mapped the underground structures using radar and electromagnetic techniques, providing new insights into the castle's layout.
The excavations revealed that the castle complex was larger than initially estimated, with additional brick structures suggesting an extensive outer courtyard.
Location: Alkmaar
GPS coordinates: 52.63653,4.76447
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:32
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