Crupet Keep

Crupet, Belgium

The keep of Crupet Castle was built in the 13th century and originally consisted of a square tower surrounded by a moat. The entrance was probably protected by a drawbridge and portcullis. In the 16th century, the keep was converted to a manor house. A corner tower was added, the windows were enlarged, and the timber top floor and roof were built. The drawbridge was probably also replaced at this time. The keep is not open for visits, but is highly visible from the surrounding roads.

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Rue Basse 27, Crupet, Belgium
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Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Belgium

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Peter Kovacs (2 years ago)
Very well maintained medieval fortified house.
David Allen (2 years ago)
Pretty but small castle in a small village. Private property, can't access. Not really worth the visit.
Lucian Alexe (2 years ago)
Nice little castle! Couldn't visit!
irene henn (2 years ago)
A beautiful castle, just a pity you can't visit it! It's either a private property now or they are really bad with information here when/how you can visit. I think it's not accessible to visitors. Really sad :-( we looked from a field, just a peek over the fence. But it's not the same as to walk around there. More information is needed, if it's open to public or not.
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