Reg.Nr. NL/44-1980

Restoration of the Fortified Town of Brielle

The fortress of Brielle was first mentioned in 1257. In the 16th century and ongoing in the early 17th century fortification was gradually improved and got the shape shown now. Restoration of the earthen ramparts and moat and also of a great number of old houses.
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Project details

Title:Restoration of the Fortified Town of Brielle
Entr. year: 1980
Result:Diploma
Country: Netherlands
Town: Brielle
Category type: architectural heritage
Notes:-Also project type: Military/Defensive/Fortified building/system
Building type/ Project type: Urban renewal/design - Village renewal/design
Former use:Inner urban area of a fortified sea side town
Actual use:Historic urban core with a resident population
Built: 16th century
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Description:
The fortress of Brielle was first mentioned in 1257. In the 16th century and ongoing in the early 17th century fortification was gradually improved and got the shape shown now. Restoration of the earthen ramparts and moat and also of a great number of old houses.