Heijen Castle, Medieval château in Heijen, Netherlands.
The castle features a main house, outbuildings, gates, and a garden wall surrounded by a moat system at coordinates 51.671431, 5.976419.
Duke Johan II of Cleves authorized Henrich Spanrebock to construct Huis Heijen in 1500, establishing its initial foundation as a fortified residence.
The castle holds the status of Rijksmonument complex, recognizing its national importance within Dutch architectural and historical heritage preservation.
The castle ensemble includes agricultural structures with barns and retaining walls, demonstrating the integration of defensive and farming functions.
British bombs struck the castle in 1944, leading to reconstruction efforts using materials from Castle Bleijenbeek by sculptor Peter Roovers.
Location: Gennep
GPS coordinates: 51.67143,5.97642
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:54
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