Stoel van Swentibold, Medieval motte castle site in Guttecoven, Netherlands.
Description
Stoel van Swentibold is a medieval fortified mound located in Guttecoven. The structure consists of an artificially raised earthen hill surrounded by defensive ditches and natural vegetation, constructed on the local plateau.
History
The site dates to the 10th century and may have connections to Zwentibold, a ruler of the Lotharingian kingdom during that era. It represents an early medieval fortification established in this region.
Culture
The site's name possibly references Zwentibold, a historical ruler of the region. Visitors encounter the distinctive earthen mound rising from the surrounding flat landscape, still covered with natural vegetation.
Practical
The site sits southeast of Kasteel Grasbroek and is accessible via Veersestraat on Guttecoven's northern edge. Access is on foot, and the location sits in open countryside where visitors should expect uneven terrain and exposure to weather.
Did you know?
The fortification is an Abschnittsmotte type, where builders isolated a section of an existing hill using defensive ditches. This construction method was more practical than building entirely from scratch and shows medieval engineering efficiency.
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