Ouburg Castle — Forgotten History, Roermond, Netherlands

Forgotten History

Ouburg Castle

Roermond, Netherlands

Castle Oudborch, Ouborch, or Huis te Swalmen is the ruin of a castle presumably dating from circa 1300, also known as Naborch or Aldenborg and located in Swalmen, in the north of the municipality of Roermond, along the Swalm river. The Ouborg is one of the oldest castle ruins in the Netherlands, slightly younger than that of Huis te Merwede, but the remains here are more extensive. The Ouborg was presumably destroyed by fire in the 15th century. Of the former castle, only a part of the southwest outer wall is present, the lower part of the brick residential tower (keep), which due to its octagonal.

Category
Forgotten History
Location
Roermond, Netherlands
Address
Naborchweg 10, Roermond
Coordinates
51.23167, 6.02556
How to get there
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Wikidata
Q2469642

What is Ouburg Castle?

Ouburg Castle is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps, on Naborchweg 10. Other places close by: Middelhaover Kepelke, Hillenraad Castle, Heierkapel, Oberskapel.

Where is Ouburg Castle?

Ouburg Castle is in Roermond, Netherlands. Coordinates: 51.23167, 6.02556.

How do I get to Ouburg Castle?

Ouburg Castle is at Naborchweg 10, Roermond, Netherlands (51.23167, 6.02556). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.

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