Landsfort Herle was a fortification with a moat in the centre of Heerlen, Netherlands (roughly the current Pancratiusplein). It was probably built by the counts of Ahr-Hochstaden (also referred to as Heren van Are) The name Landsfort (‘fort of the land’) was introduced in the 19th century, based on the fact that the fortification falls under the responsibility of the land. The fort can more accurately be classified as a so called fortress church (German: Kirchenburg); a (fortified) church surrounded by a curtain wall.
Landsfort Herle was a fortified structure with a moat located at the center of Heerlen, Netherlands (near the current Pancratiusplein). It is thought to have been built by the counts of Ahr-Hochstaden. The name Landsfort ('land's fort') became popular in the 19th century because it reflected its territorial importance. Historically, it can be classified as a fortress church (German: Kirchenburg), which consists of an enclosed church surrounded by a defensive wall.