Nederland – Sint Maarten, Kasteel 't Huys te Nuwendore

Kasteel ‘t Huys te Nuwendore (Castle 't Huys in Nuwendore) was a fortress built by Count Floris V to keep the rebellious West Frisians in check. The castle was built in the 13th century, at the same time as some other castles, among them the Kasteel Radboud in Medemblik. Originally the castle consisted of a residential tower measuring 11 by 11 metres, a main castle measuring 32 by 32 metres and an outer castle.

Kasteel ‘t Huys te Nuwendore was destroyed at the end of the 14th century, probably as a result of a dike breach. The foundations were preserved by the Rijksdienst voor de Monumentenzorg (National Monument Care) in 1960.

Nowadays a watchtower stands on the site of the 13th-century tower. The grounds can now be visited and the tower climbed, which allows a wonderful view of the surrounding landscape.