Mottekasteel Hoge Wal is one of Flanders' best-preserved medieval mottes, located in Ertvelde, Evergem, Belgium. Built in 1190 by Zeger II, this motte-and-bailey castle features an upper courtyard serving as watchtower and refuge, a lower courtyard with outbuildings, and protective moat—all still clearly visible today. Destroyed in 1385 during the Revolt of Ghent, archaeological excavations have recovered artifacts from the 13th and 14th centuries. Now a protected monument, the site offers guided walks and educational programs exploring medieval Flemish architecture and settlement patterns.
