Burg Wevelinghoven, castle
Burg Wevelinghoven is a castle ruin in Grevenbroich, Germany, situated on a mound approximately 8 meters (26 feet) high with a rounded shape measuring about 35 meters (115 feet) across. The site retains visible earthworks and ditches, and a small classical wooden pavilion stands on the hilltop, surrounded by trees and green space.
The von Wevelinghoven family inhabited the castle for centuries, with early records dating to 1075, and the family remained there until around 1450. The castle was likely destroyed in the late 1500s during the Cologne War and was never rebuilt afterward.
The name Wevelinghoven comes from the family that inhabited the site for centuries and appears in records starting from 1075. The hill is now surrounded by trees and green space, creating a quiet garden-like setting that reflects the long connection between the family and this place.
The hill can be explored on foot and is freely accessible, best visited during daytime hours. The site has no regular visitor facilities, so approach with respect for the archaeological monument and its natural surroundings.
A notable family member, Florenz von Wevelinghoven, served as bishop of both Munster and Utrecht, showing the family's importance in the region. This high ecclesiastical rank highlights how influential the von Wevelinghovens were during the medieval period.
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