Schonauwen Castle Ruins

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Schonauwen Castle was established in 1261 and demolished in 1812. The oldest plan is known from 1646, when it was a square form moated building enclosed from the three sides. Today only a tower has survived.

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Address
Granietsteen 50, Houten, Netherlands

Established
1261

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