Bleijenbeek Castle Ruins

Afferden, Netherlands

Bleijenbeek Castle was built of bricks around 1300. According to the 19th-century historian A.J. van der Aa, the castle is known for its numerous sieges by the armies of Guelders and Spain. In 1580, the castle was besieged by the forces of Guelders, but it was defended bravely by the lord of the castle, Marten Schenk. When the Duke of Parma sent cavalry, the besieging army had to retreat. In 1589, Schenk changed sides, and the castle was besieged by Marcus van Rije, the stadtholder of Guelders appointed by the Spanish king; this time, the castle was conquered.

The castle has lain in ruins since the bombardment by the British RAF on 21 and 22 February 1945, during Operation Veritable. In 2009, the property was purchased by the Bleijenbeek Foundation, which intends to restore the remaining structure, moat, and surrounding gardens and provide public access after work is complete. Construction began in the summer of 2012.

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Bleijenbeek 10, Afferden, Netherlands
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Founded: c. 1300
Category: Ruins in Netherlands

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Double Dee (20 months ago)
Niet toegankelijk op moment dat wij er waren, jammer.... Historische plaats helemaal verwoest sinds wo II, wat rest is een ruïne.....
You 2 (21 months ago)
Kasteelruïne Beijenbeek is te bezoeken op afspraak (!!!) Erg mooi stukje geschiedenis, waarvoor je dus niet zo zeer naar het buitenland voor hoeft.
Dutchvideo Master (2 years ago)
Leuk om te zien! Aanrader is zeker de rondleiding die zo nu en dan gehouden word
Leon Hazevoet (2 years ago)
Kan helaas niet bij het kasteel komen, alleen op afspraak
Roy Reuvekamp (2 years ago)
Een teleurstelling voor ons. Onze kinderen wilden graag een oud kasteel zien, dus deze uitgekozen. 30 minuten in de auto en er achter komen dat het terrein afgesloten is en je alleen van afstand kunt kijken. Een flinke teleurstelling voor de kinderen en uiteindelijk voor ons, want wij mochten weer 30 minuten met 2 verdrietige kinderen terug.
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