Bossenstein Castle
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| Bossenstein Castle | |
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  Location within Belgium | |
| General information | |
| Town or city | Broechem, Antwerp |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Coordinates | 51°11′34″N 4°35′45″E / 51.1928°N 4.5957°E |
| Construction started | 14th century |
| Construction stopped | 17th century |
Bossenstein Castle is a château in the village of Broechem, Flemish Region, Belgium, which is a part of the municipality of Ranst.
History
[edit]The castle was first mentioned in 1346 owned by Joannes van den Bossche who gave his name to the castle.[1] The oldest part of the Bossenstein Castle is the keep which dates from the 14th century. The castle was owned by the Van Berchem family. In 1655, the castle was extended. In 1906, the Bossenstein Castle was extensively restored. Nowadays it is owned by a golf and polo club.[2]
See also
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kasteel Bossenstein (Broechem).
References
[edit]- ^ "Kasteel Bossenstein". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ "Bossenstein Castle". Spotting History. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
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