Rittergut Hausen

Rittergut Hausen was a fortified manor with multiple wings arranged around a central courtyard. An entrance bridge provided controlled access across a defensive barrier to the outer fortified area.

The estate began in the 13th century under the Bruch von Hausen family and passed through several owners before 1374. In the 18th century, Maria Anna von Blanckart directed major renovations that reshaped its structures.

The name reflects the knight and noble families who once controlled this territory. The layout reveals how such estates were structured as centers of local power, with fortified sections that separated the main household from the working areas.

A memorial stone from 1994 marks the original site in Aldenhoven municipality where the estate once stood. A portion of the southwest wing was moved to Aachen-Brand and can be visited there to see preserved sections of the original architecture.

The estate has an unusual history of destruction and preservation, with portions moved to another location to save it from being forgotten. This separation makes it a rare example of architectural rescue and heritage protection in the region.

Location: Eschweiler

GPS coordinates: 50.86550,6.27950

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:01