Binderveld Castle

Nieuwerkerken, Belgium

Binderveld Castle was first time mentioned in 1135 when it was owned by Olderic van Bilrevelt , who received the loan in 1135. The castle was rebuilt in 1635-1653 by Hieronymus Van Copis. The castle was again destroyed in 1637, now by State troops. Moreover, in 1728 the castle burned out completely due to an accident. It was rebuilt again in 1729. Only the gate tower and the residence have been preserved. In 1865 the drawbridge was replaced with a fixed stone bridge. The chapel, which belonged to the castle, was replaced in 1842 by the current church.

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Founded: 1729
Category: Castles and fortifications in Belgium

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Liefs0ens (3 years ago)
Beautiful surroundings & domain!
Wauter VDM (3 years ago)
Unique hunting domain
Jat oJa (3 years ago)
Lovely place ;)
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