Krudenburg
Hünxe
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- Where
- Hünxe
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Krudenburg stands in Hünxe (Kreis Wesel), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.
The Krudenburg is a former knightly seat located in the hamlet of the same name in Hünxe, on the Lower Rhine. Of the original structure only a two-storey tower remains, now surrounded by a modern house, a barn converted into living quarters, and stables. The site reflects centuries of succession among noble families from the Rhineland and Westphalia.
What to know
- Only an old tower survives, the other visible buildings are modern or converted for residential use.
- The site today is occupied by private constructions, including a house and stables.
- Part of the grounds is registered as a protected archaeological site.
- No visiting hours, fees or facilities are known, so checking beforehand is advisable.
Where this château is
Hünxe · Kreis Wesel · Nordrhein-Westfalen
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This châteauChâteaux within 40 km
Address
46569 Hünxe
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
- Heritage status
- Protection status unknown
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Frequently asked
- Can you visit the Krudenburg?
- The site is now largely private and occupied by residential buildings, so it is not a monument open to the public in the usual sense.
- What remains of the original Krudenburg?
- Only a two-storey tower survived the demolition of most of the structure in 1893.
- Where is the Krudenburg located?
- It is located in Hünxe, in the Kreis Wesel, in North Rhine-Westphalia.
- What is the history of the Krudenburg?
- First recorded in 1363 as a knightly fief, it passed through several noble families before being largely torn down in the late 19th century.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.