Ridderhofstad Castle Vuilzop

Ridderhofstad Vuilzop is a castle located in the Netherlands, in the province of Utrecht, on the territory of the former municipality of Shalkvik. It was built around 1300 and has the status of an architectural monument of the country.

This is a rectangular brick tower with a basement. It consists of two floors, its width is seven meters, and the height is ten meters. Previously, the structure was covered with a tent, and around it was surrounded by a moat, through which a suspension bridge was laid.

In 1538, Vuijlcop became Ridderhof. Between 1682 and 1724, the castle was owned by Gerard van Rossum. He expanded his possession. Over time, the estate was destroyed, but at the moment it was restored in its former form.