Ruïne van Nuwendoorn
Like Kasteel Radboud, the Ruïne van Nuwendoorn was built as a coercive castle commissioned by Floris V. It consisted of a residential tower measuring 11 by 11 meters, a main castle measuring 32 by 32 meters and an outer castle. After 1367, the castle is not mentioned anywhere in the archives; it may have disappeared due to a flood. In 1948, the remains were rediscovered. Nuwendoorn is an archaeological national monument and in recent years has had limited access for recreationists and tourists. The castle walls were partially rebuilt with modern materials and the main tower was erected in steel as an observation tower.
Location
Saint Martin
Year built
About 1282
Client
Count Floris V of Holland
Details
It was ultimately never put to use, as Floris V had died before construction was completed
Owned by Monumentenbezit
Since 2022
Wheelchair accessible
No
Visitor information
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., from July through September 2023.
Visiting address:
Burchtweg 3 1744 JE Sint Maarten
