Dungeon and Torture Chamber

Research has revealed that these two rooms were probably the torture chamber and dungeon of the Castle. There was a good reason for the torture chamber being next to the dungeon. According to Dutch law, a criminal had to confess to his crime before his sentence could be executed. The sound of torture coming from the adjacent room certainly facilitated this process. Prisoners were not supposed to be detained here for longer than 24 hours.

 Right of stairs is the entrance to the Dungeons

Horseshoes were sometimes put on doors for "luck". It is interesting to note that the horseshoe on this door is pointing downwards indicating that in this room luck had run out.

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