Tough town
Bronckhorst, Gelderland, The Netherlands
Hiking route: 336235
Provided by: route.nl
3.0 km
00:44 h
167 kcal
14 m
Description
About knights and castles
Bronkhorst is the smallest city in the Netherlands, how cool is that! It once originated as a small farming settlement around a castle. Against all expectations, the village hardly grew, only in status. In the 15th century, the influential Lords of Bronkhorst ensured that Bronkhorst acquired city rights. A city wall was built and a moat was dug. The inhabitants felt safe! Until a devastating city fire in 1633 reduced most of the buildings to ashes... Despite this disaster, Bronkhorst managed to retain its medieval atmosphere.
The Bronkhorst Castle
The origins of Bronkhorst Castle are a motte castle from the 10th century; a simple wooden fortress on an artificial hill. The castle grew into one of the most important in the county of Zutphen and even became the ancestral castle of the Lords of Bronckhorst; very influential knights in the Zutphen Quarter. During the Eighty Years' War, the castle was occupied and set on fire after a long Spanish siege. In the 18th century, it slowly fell into disrepair. At the beginning of the 20th century, the last remains of Bronkhorst Castle were demolished. Only the well on top of the hill is a reminder of the once so impressive castle.
Bronkhorst is the smallest city in the Netherlands, how cool is that! It once originated as a small farming settlement around a castle. Against all expectations, the village hardly grew, only in status. In the 15th century, the influential Lords of Bronkhorst ensured that Bronkhorst acquired city rights. A city wall was built and a moat was dug. The inhabitants felt safe! Until a devastating city fire in 1633 reduced most of the buildings to ashes... Despite this disaster, Bronkhorst managed to retain its medieval atmosphere.
The Bronkhorst Castle
The origins of Bronkhorst Castle are a motte castle from the 10th century; a simple wooden fortress on an artificial hill. The castle grew into one of the most important in the county of Zutphen and even became the ancestral castle of the Lords of Bronckhorst; very influential knights in the Zutphen Quarter. During the Eighty Years' War, the castle was occupied and set on fire after a long Spanish siege. In the 18th century, it slowly fell into disrepair. At the beginning of the 20th century, the last remains of Bronkhorst Castle were demolished. Only the well on top of the hill is a reminder of the once so impressive castle.
Bannermen
The lords of Bronkhorst belonged to the four'banner lords\\\' of the county who only pledged allegiance to the emperor and not to the count. Banner lords formed the most powerful nobility of the county of Zutphen. The origin of the title is unknown. Originally it referred to nobles who were allowed to carry their own banner on the battlefield: a stiff square flag attached to a lance.
The lords of Bronkhorst belonged to the four'banner lords\\\' of the county who only pledged allegiance to the emperor and not to the count. Banner lords formed the most powerful nobility of the county of Zutphen. The origin of the title is unknown. Originally it referred to nobles who were allowed to carry their own banner on the battlefield: a stiff square flag attached to a lance.
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Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkeerplaats centrum (TOP Bronkhorst, 7226LE, Bronckhorst, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
C12 | C12 (7226LC, Bronckhorst, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 0.28 km | |
C50 | C50 (Molenkolkweg, 7221AH, Bronckhorst, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 0.43 km | |
C52 | C52 (7226LA, Bronckhorst, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 1.08 km | |
C54 | C54 (7226LA, Bronckhorst, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 1.31 km | |
C11 | C11 (7226LA, Bronckhorst, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 1.48 km |
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