Castle Westhoven | monument, hostel, interesting place

Netherlands / Zeeland / Middelburg / Duinvlietweg
 castle, monument, hostel, interesting place
Westhove Castle was probably built in the beginning of the 13th century, between the villages of Domburg and Oostkapelle. It consisted of a moated castle and bailey separated by a moat. The buildings on the bailey had two entrances and two round towers. The castle itself also had two towers.

The castle and the surrounding lands became the property of the Abbey of Middelburg in 1277. It served as the summer residence of the abbots.

Around 1560 the castle's west side was extended. And in 1562 the castle became a episcopal summer mansion.

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Coordinates:   51°34'11"N   3°31'17"E
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