Ravenhorst, Manor estate in Winterswijk, Netherlands.
Ravenhorst is a manor estate located north of Winterswijk's center, featuring traditional Dutch architectural design. The grounds include a main residence and associated buildings arranged across spacious grounds that historically supported agricultural and milling operations.
A medieval castle on the site was owned by the Van Rhemen noble family from the 12th century until it was destroyed around 1500 during armed conflict. The current manor was subsequently built at the same location and has remained the main structure on the grounds since then.
The name reflects a bird of prey and the estate served as a havezate, a residence where owners held special regional authority. This status made it a center of local influence and power in the surrounding community.
The estate sits north of the city center and is easily reached on foot or by bicycle from Winterswijk's main areas. The grounds can be viewed from public areas, offering a clear sense of the layout and historical purpose of this former agricultural property.
A watermill operated on these grounds until 1870, equipped with a large wheel that powered grinding operations for centuries. Though the mill structure has vanished, its presence shaped the economic life of the estate and surrounding area.
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