Linn is now part of the city of Krefeld, but it used to be one of a string of fortified towns along the Lower Rhine in the disputed area between Germany and the Netherlands. During the middle ages it was besieged, destroyed and rebuilt a number of times - it is on the site of prehistoric and Roman settlements.

{some of the fortified towns on the Rhine} Many of these towns were also Roman forts- Kleve was the home of "Anne of Cleves", one of Henry VIII's wives.

The Prince-Archbishops of Cologne owned Linn and the surrounding area. After the fire of 1704, it was decided to abandon the castle, and a hunting lodge was built within the outer walls (yellow building on right).		 {the outer courtyard}
When the Burg and its lands passed into secular hands, the new owner decided to leave the ruined castle in the grounds as a "feature" in his gardens.

In the 1950's, now owned by the local council, the ivy was stripped off, they found a perfectly preserved moated castle, which has been lovingly restored, stocked with period furniture, and recently re-roofed.		 {the castle from the outer gardens}

The castle has both an inner and an outer moat.		 {Jagdschloß}

The restored tower is reflected in the outer moat.

{Mirrored in the outer moat}		 It's a long way down from the top of the tower! That little speck below is Bob{Looking down from the top of the tower!}This is without the roof - 1973
{before the roof was put on}		 {on the walk from Grandma's house}
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{the inner courtyard}
The inner courtyard of the Burg
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 {the portcullis room}
Note: Closed on Mondays!

{the Rittersaal}