Forgotten History
Castle Linschoten
Montfoort, Netherlands
Linschoten Castle is a former castle near Linschoten, municipality of Montfoort in Utrecht, not to be confused with the still existing House in Linschoten. The name Linschoten probably comes from the tree name linden and Proto-Germanic *skauta, wooded land that ends pointedly in swampy terrain. In 1131, a member of the Van Linschoten family is mentioned for the first time with Bertholt de Lindescot, in 1172 Gerardus de Lindescote and his brothers Jacobus and Heinricus are mentioned. Knight Cristancius is the first Van Linschoten to have owned the castle before 1270.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Montfoort, Netherlands
- Coordinates
- 52.06251, 4.91584
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q2564942
What is Castle Linschoten?
Castle Linschoten is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Grote of Sint-Janskerk, Heulestein, Birth of Saint John the Baptist, Stadhuis van Montfoort.
Where is Castle Linschoten?
Castle Linschoten is in Montfoort, Netherlands. Coordinates: 52.06251, 4.91584.
How do I get to Castle Linschoten?
Castle Linschoten is at Montfoort, Netherlands (52.06251, 4.91584). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.