Heemstede Castle
Heemstede Castle (Dutch: Slot Heemstede) is the site of the old castle of Heemstede. The property is situated at the site of the former castle 'Heerlijkheid Heemstede', or 'Huis te Heemstede', at a strategic position on mouth of the Spaarne river on the Haarlem lake (since 1853 pumped dry and called the Haarlemmermeer polder).
| Heemstede Castle | |
|---|---|
Slot Heemstede | |
| Heemstede, the Netherlands | |
Oude Slot, Heemstede | |
Heemstede Castle on a print from ca. 1650 | |
Heemstede Castle | |
| Coordinates | 52°20′23″N 4°37′53″E |
| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Condition | Ruin |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1280 |
| Materials | Brick |
| Demolished | 1810 |
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