Montfort (Netherlands)
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Limburg | ||
| Municipality | Roerdalen | ||
| Population (1 January 2006) | 3,150 | ||
| Major roads | A73 | ||
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Montfort (Limburgish: Mofert) is a town in the Dutch province of Limburg. Montfort has about 3,000 inhabitants. It lies about 8 km south of Roermond. It received city rights in 1271 and is renowned for the ruins of Castle Montfort, built in the 13th century.
Until 1991, Montfort was a separate municipality. It then became part of Posterholt, which was later renamed Ambt Montfort.
Since 1 January 2007, Montfort has been part of the municipality of Roerdalen.
The ruin of Castle Montfort
presbytery of Montfort
The monuments on the cemetery in Montfort
Sculpture of "Sjieëper" (Shepherd), by Henk Sillen
Coordinates: 51°07′45″N 5°56′45″E / 51.12917°N 5.94583°E
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