Dever Castle

Lisse, Netherlands

The Huys Dever is a small castle probably built shortly after 1375 by Reinier Dever or d'Ever, a member of an old noble family from Holland. The castle was a typical stronghold that was at one time situated on the edge of a lake called the Lisser Poel (since poldered in) that itself was in connection to the Haarlemmermeer (itself a polder since in 1853). In 1630 a stately home was built on to the tower and became a summer residence, but after the Haarlem Lake was poldered in the 19th century it fell into disuse and became a ruin. In 1973 restoration began and the roof was built in the manner of 16th century carpentry.

The building houses a small archeological museum with finds dug up in the former moat around the building. It has been voted a very important rijksmonument for its early medieval remains. The building is open to visitors.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Heereweg 349A, Lisse, Netherlands

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Details

Founded: c. 1375
Category: Castles and fortifications in Netherlands

More Information

www.castles.nl
en.wikipedia.org
www.kasteeldever.nl

Rating

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User Reviews

Dmytro Druzhniev (13 months ago)
Nice place

Michele Wells-de Vos (2 years ago)
Amazing tour and wonderful staff. I recommend buying the locally made beer and jam from the store ✨

Pascal Brakonier (2 years ago)
Excellent parking facilities, very near to local tulip fields

B. Görpe (5 years ago)
Beautiful in spring time flowers fields

B P (6 years ago)
Wonderful place!! Fell in love at how the place has been recreated and managed. A lot of the things from the 14th century have been kept. I could literally feel myself thrown back to 1375!We had a nice man who was our guide and told us the story of the house since the beginning and was so kind to give answers to our questions. The oven in the basement is used 2 times a year for baking bread or pizza ;) We were more than happy to come here! It was the best attraction of all we have visited!

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