Den Ham Castle
Netherlands, Utrecht Province, Wloiten, Hamlaan 3 Street
Description:
Den Ham Castle is a former fortress located in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the province of Utrecht, the city of Wloiten.
Today, from the once majestic castle, only the tower and small structures adjacent to it remain.
The first information about the fortress dates back to 1325. Historical documents indicate that it was a fortified, residential castle.
In 1481, during military conflicts in the province, most of the fortress succumbed to destruction, but was soon restored. Near it was built another tower, and the building was greatly enlarged. In 1642, the castle was also rebuilt.
In 1872, the fortress was almost destroyed, and only 100 years later it was restored, after which it passed into private ownership.
The preserved tower of the castle rises 27 meters, its walls are about one and a half meters thick. Today, the tower is included in the list of historical monuments of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.