Burcht van Leiden (Leiden Castle)

The Burcht van Leiden is an early medieval shell keep constructed in the 11th century on a motte sited where the Oude Rijn and the Nieuwe Rijn meet. Historically a defensive structure, the earthwork and masonry have survived into the modern era. The site is now maintained as a public park and is notable for its age and its prominent geographic position at the confluence of two tributaries of the Rhine. The provided source material contains architectural and historical description only and does not report any hauntings, named spirits, or paranormal events associated with the site.