Hidden in the green Maalbeek valley lies the Hof te Poddegem, a former moated castle with an impressive 14th century keep – the smallest square residential tower in Flanders! The medieval site with remains of ramparts, a gate tower and old farm buildings breathes history, from Frankish origins to status symbol of local lords.

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Willem VS

September 21, 2020

Former medieval castral motte or moat site, the oldest evidence of which, a keep, may rise to the mid-14th century. Rural domain on the Maalbeek to the northeast of the village center, located in the protected village view "De Maalbeekvallei" and where the remains of the water castle were included as a monument (Ministerial Decree of 9 July 1980).
Partly moated, semi-closed courtyard located slightly at the back, accessible through the southeastern gatehouse, which is flanked by low brick walls. Cobbled rectangular yard bounded northeast by the remains of the motte and the moated castle, northwest by the house and southwest by a service building.

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Location: Grimbergen, Halle-Vilvoorde, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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