Kasteel Schalkwijk — Forgotten History, Houten, Netherlands

Forgotten History

Kasteel Schalkwijk

Houten, Netherlands

Castle Schalkwijk is a former castle and knight Hofstad near Schalkwijk, Houten municipality in Utrecht. The castle was built around 1250. In 1304, the owner Bertold (Gijsbert) of Schalkwijk became involved in the Battle of the Lek. As punishment, Castle Schalkwijk was demolished by Jan van Beusichem, lord of Culemborg.

Category
Forgotten History
Location
Houten, Netherlands
Coordinates
51.98816, 5.19051
How to get there
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Wikidata
Q2746023

What is Kasteel Schalkwijk?

Kasteel Schalkwijk is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Hervormde kerk, Schalkwijk, Sint-Michaëlkerk, Grafkapel, Vuijlcop.

Where is Kasteel Schalkwijk?

Kasteel Schalkwijk is in Houten, Netherlands. Coordinates: 51.98816, 5.19051.

How do I get to Kasteel Schalkwijk?

Kasteel Schalkwijk is at Houten, Netherlands (51.98816, 5.19051). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.

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