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Ria van den Heuvel
May 18, 2022
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In 1507, the castle was besieged in vain for two months by Brabant and Holland, who made a second successful attempt in 1508, after which the castle was dismantled by the besiegers. In 1518 the Gelderland general Maarten van Rossum had the castle restored, but it was set on fire by Brabant horsemen. Van Rossum had the castle restored, but it did not survive the 'disaster year' of 1672: it was demolished as a precaution to prevent French troops from settling there. (Another source claims that French soldiers destroyed it.
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•Ria van den Heuvel
May 18, 2022
Cycling
The oldest mention dates from 870 when Boudewijn II, Lord of Heusden, built a stronghold on this site around this time. This lordship built the castles Brakel and Aalst at …
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•Jasper van Blerkum
September 11, 2022
Cycling
nice vantage point over the Maasdam with benches (between Maasdijk 26 and 28, 5307 HP Poederoijen)
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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