Schagen Castle
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The castle, built by Willem, an illegitimate son of Duke Albrecht, was no longer inhabited from 1706. In 1799, the castle was occupied by English and Russian troops, resulting in total destruction. After 1820 the castle was demolished, with the exception of the two round corner towers. Archaeological research showed that the walls were no thicker than 70 cm, making the castle hardly defensible at that time. A wooden predecessor of the castle may have been built around 1300. Today only the two towers remain as a ruin on the former castle grounds on the south side of the Market Square.
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•September 14, 2022
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