Altena Castle (Almkerk)

Altena Castle
Kasteel Altena
Almkerk, the Netherlands
Altena Castle by Jacobus Schijnvoet
Site information
TypeCastle
ConditionThe motte remains
Location
Altena Castle
The Netherlands
Coordinates51°46′27″N 4°58′10″E / 51.774255°N 4.969414°E / 51.774255; 4.969414
Site history
Built12th century
Materialstuff, brick
Demolished
  • Main castle: c. 1400
  • Last tower:17th century

Altena Castle is a former castle in Almkerk. It was home to the lords of Altena, and often of the lords of Horne and Altena.

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