Karsveld Castle, Medieval castle in Waterop, Netherlands
Karsveld is a castle complex in Waterop built on the remains of a medieval motte surrounded by a moat, now housing a neo-Renaissance mansion from 1931 with stepped gables. The property functions as a mixed-use site with a law office in the main building and a farm offering visitor accommodations.
The first documented resident, Hezelo van Kinzweiler, received the estate in 1146 from the Maastricht Chapter of Saint Servatius as recorded in their archives. The site remained under church control before eventually passing to private ownership and acquiring its current neo-Renaissance residence.
The name Karsveld comes from Lewe van Carsvoirt, a 14th-century member of the Aachen court who rented the property from Saint Servatius Chapter. This connection to medieval church authority shaped the site's identity for centuries.
The grounds are accessible today as a mixed-use site where visitors can explore the exterior facade and grounds, though parts of the building remain private. It is advisable to confirm access before visiting, as the property continues to function as an active residence and workplace.
In the basement, visitors can see fragments of a sculpted fireplace from the 18th century, a rare remnant of the original interior. Next to the residence stands a well topped with a gravestone from 1632, which makes the site's long history tangible.
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