Monumentenbezit conducts research to increase knowledge of its monuments. We do this for specific issues, as well as in the preparation and during the implementation of our projects. It is important for us to share the knowledge we have gained, including by writing publications in our annual reports, books and other external media. We are also happy to share them with you below.
Questions about a research or publication on one of the monuments? If so, please contact us!
Alle publicaties
The roof of Slangenburg Castle revisited
Publication on architectural historical research into the roof structure of Slangenburg Castle.
Symposium collection ‘A rampart around a castle’
Collection of contributions from the symposium "A wall around the castle."
The victory of small materials
Unreinforced concrete for fortifications 1878-1914
Publication: Resilient Fortress
Guidelines for an Environmentally Responsible and Resilient Fortress (June 10, 2025).
Publication: Resilient Fortress
Summary of Naarden Exchange Session (May 5-7, 2025).
Publication: Resilient Fortress
Summary of Mont-Dauphin Learning Session (April 3, 2025)
Publication: Resilient Fortress
Summary of Antibes Site Visit (April 2, 2025)
Publication: Resilient Fortress
Suomenlinna Summer School Report
Article: the historic concrete of Fortress Naarden
A study of building materials shows that each shelter had a different concrete recipe...
Publication: Fortifications Naarden
The book 'Vesting Naarden' has been translated into Korean. Here you can read one of the chapters (English).
Article: construction history Slangenburg
A building history study on Slangenburg Castle and the traces of the castle lord van Baer.
Article: destruction and construction of Trompenburgh
Read about the destruction of Trompenburgh's predecessor, with new findings...
Article: the church grounds of the Grote Kerk Veere
An article about the history of Veere and life around the Grote Kerk Veere.
Publication: the Ruins of Monumentenbezit
A publication on the preservation of ruins. We share our approach for five unique monuments.
Research: castles and estates
An article by Jeroen van der Werf about castles and country estates, to be read in the fourth volume of the SKN.
Article: the Dutch Waterline
Article by architectural project manager and building historian Jeroen van der Werf on The New Dutch Waterline.
Publication: construction track in Doetinchem
A study into the construction history of the castle houses of Slangenburg Castle.
Article: de Grote Kerk Veere and the 1809 invasion
Historical research and article on the 1809 invasion and the Grote Kerk Veere. Dive into the history of Veere with us!
Article: the warehouses of the Naarden Fortress
Read about the history behind the Gele Loods, gymnasium and other unusual sheds in the Naarden-Vesting.
Article: the secrets of castle grounds
Article on geophysical survey of castle sites. New data gives new insights
Article: bird flights from Trompenburgh
We take you through the process of clearing a beautiful bird's eye at Trompenburgh.
Article: The fortifications of Naarden
About the origin of Naarden's fortifications and its development in different periods.
Article: Memorial Needle Rijswijk
About the history of the Vrede van Rijswijk and the palace, as well as the memorial post of 1792-1794.
Article: De Mariahoeve
One of our monuments is a farmhouse! In this article you can read more about this monument and its special architectural style.
Article: Dutch military heritage
There is a lot of attention for the Dutch military heritage, including the Naarden Fortress. An English article about our work.
Research: historic fortress colors
We did a color survey in Naarden. To investigate what colors were originally on the woodwork.
Research: the Ruïne van Teylingen
About Slot Teylingen and the relationship between the ruin and its surroundings. Special discoveries were made...
Article: Everything must remain as it was
Change always involves supporters and opponents. So too in the Naarden-Vesting, as you read in this article.
Article: Bridgekeeper of the Naarden-Vesting
About the last bridge keeper's house in the Naarden-Vesting. We tell you more about this type of monument....
Research: The modernization of the fortress
A publication about the modernization of the Naarden Fortress in the 19th century. Surprising results in this research...
