Bredevoort Castle

Castle Bredevoort
Bredevoort, the Netherlands

The Ruïns of Bredevoort

The castle in 1597
Castle Bredevoort
Coordinates 51°57′N 6°37′E / 51.950°N 6.617°E
Type Castle
Site information
Condition Demolished
Site history
Built 12th century
Materials Brick
Demolished 1646

The Castle of Bredevoort was a castle in the city of Bredevoort, Guelders in the Netherlands.

History

The earliest known mention of the castle dates from 1188 as "castrum Breidervort".[1] On the forecourt of the castle developed a small city during the time. In 1646 the Powder Tower of the castle was struck by lightning. The explosion did hit the castle and city which was badly damaged. The castle was a ruin. Lord Haersolte and his family were all killed by the explosion. Only one son, Anthonie, survived the disaster. He was not at home during the disaster.[2] In April 2009 there were found heavy wall remnants on the site during excavations. Some parts of the Curtain wall of the castle are made visible by brassmarking on the square.

References

  1. Den Graafschap in de Middeleeuwen, Kasteel Bredevoort
  2. H.A. Hauer: in Breevoort can ick vergeten niet Uitgever: De Graafschap, 1956
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