Keppel Castle

Keppel Castle is a castle in the town of Laag-Keppel in the municipality of Bronckhorst, in the Dutch province of Gelderland. The castle stands on an island between two branches of the Oude IJssel. The current building was rebuilt in the 17th century after it was destroyed in 1582.

Around the medieval keep , a castle was built that would change little until the 16th century. After violence, the castle had fallen into a ruin between 1582 and 1609 and rebuilding began in 1609. In 1612 the city architect Willem van Bommel from Emmerik was commissioned to completely rebuild the castle. He used demolition stones on the still standing walls. After 1614, the impressive Renaissance top façade was placed against the side façades of the gate. This work was completed around 1620. Between 1740 and 1750 the complex was expanded at the rear by architect Gerrit Ravenschot. He delivered his work in 1750. In 1780 the gatehouse was radically changed. Finally, in 1850, the rear of the IJssel and the auditorium wings were connected, completing the construction.

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