Batenstein Castle
Batestein 45, 3481 BD Harmelen
Description:
Batenstein is a former castle located in the village of Harmelen, Verdun municipality, the Dutch province of Utrecht.
According to historical data, the first mention of the castle dates back to 1403. In 1617, it is known from historical documents that the castle was rebuilt in the architectural style of the Dutch Renaissance.
The castle was largely destroyed in 1849, with the exception of its lower floors, which were completely ruined by 1911.
At the moment, only a memorial plaque located on 37 Beit Stein Street remains from the castle, as well as several mentions in the land funds of the municipality of Verdun.