Pietersheim Castle
Belgium /
Limburg /
Lanaken /
Waterstraat, 54
World
/ Belgium
/ Limburg
/ Lanaken
World / Belgium / Vlaanderen / Limburg / Tongeren
castle, ruins, listed building / architectural heritage, 14th century construction
The ring-shaped fortress is still clearly recognizable in the landscape. The inner moat is still present. Of the buildings, only the ruins of the southern part are retained.
The oldest archaeological finds date from the last quarter of the 11th century and the first quarter of the 12th century.
The first mention of the place was in 1227 when Arnold, Count of 'Loon, gives the property to William van Pietersheim.
Protected architectural heritage (ID: 895)
A more recent castle is situated close to the main road.
The oldest archaeological finds date from the last quarter of the 11th century and the first quarter of the 12th century.
The first mention of the place was in 1227 when Arnold, Count of 'Loon, gives the property to William van Pietersheim.
Protected architectural heritage (ID: 895)
A more recent castle is situated close to the main road.
Wikipedia article: http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pietersheim
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 50°53'54"N 5°39'57"E
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