Castle of Bredevoort facts for kids
The Castle of Bredevoort was once a strong castle located in the city of Bredevoort, in a region of the Netherlands called Guelders. It was an important building for many years.
History of Bredevoort Castle
The castle's name first appeared in writings in the year 1188. It was called "castrum Breidervort" back then.
Sadly, a big accident happened in 1646. Lightning struck the castle's tower where gunpowder was stored. This caused a huge explosion! The blast destroyed the castle and much of the nearby town. The Lord of Bredevoort, named Haersolte, and his family were tragically killed. Only one of his sons, Anthonie, survived because he was not at home that day.
Many years later, in April 2009, something exciting was found. Workers discovered large walls buried deep in the ground. These walls were about 2.5 to 4 Metres thick! They were found right in the middle of the town.
On the main square, they also found parts of the gatehouse. This gatehouse was once part of the strong wall that went all around the castle. Today, you can see the outline of this old foundation on the square. It helps us imagine where the castle once stood.
