The Hague

Forest Castle

Nederlandse, Zuid-Holland, Koudekerk aan den Rijn.

Description:

Forest Castle was once a large castle town in South Holland. On the territory of the castle, it is assumed that both artisans and servants of the owner lived, that is, it really was a small town. There is a version that the castle was built in 1350. Although the foundations of historians date back to 1400. In 1440, during a military quarrel between the nobles of Holland, the castle was completely destroyed. Since then, Forest Castle has never been restored.

The remains of the castle were found in 1958 during archaeological excavations. From the castle remained almost only the foundation and a small part of the underground walls.

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