Reg.Nr. 1978-126

Old Town Renewal, Heusden

Complete restoration of the fortified town of Heusden. Not an open air museum but a town to live and work in it. In 1969 municipality drew up a town execution plan to reconstruct the old town with the fortification completely. The old harbour was dug out to bring the water back ...
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Project details

Title:Old Town Renewal, Heusden
Entr. year: 1978
Result:Medal
Country: Netherlands
Town: Heusden, Noord-Brabant
Category type: architectural heritage
Notes:-Star fort
Building type/ Project type: Military/Defence/Fortified building/system
Former use:Fortified town
Actual use:Historic inner zone, harbour
Built: 9th century
The Jury's citation: "For the superb restoration of the old town and its ancient fortifications"
GPS:51°44'2.0"N 5°8'37.1"E
Web, Links:

www.europeanwalledtowns.org/heusden

Description:
Complete restoration of the fortified town of Heusden. Not an open air museum but a town to live and work in it. In 1969 municipality drew up a town execution plan to reconstruct the old town with the fortification completely. The old harbour was dug out to bring the water back to townand is now used as a yachting harbour.