Castle ten Hove, Medieval castle in Grathem, Netherlands
Castle ten Hove is a castle in Grathem, Netherlands, with a hook-shaped main structure and a gate addition topped by a dovecote roof. The building is partially surrounded by moats that reflect its original defensive purpose.
The castle took its present form in the 17th century, though archived records from the 15th century mention its first known resident, Knight Geurt van den Bongert. The structure thus combines elements from different periods of its long occupation history.
The castle's name refers to its distinctive shape and connects to the surrounding farmland through centuries of use. Local residents recognize it as a place that housed nobility and later served the community in different ways.
The castle is located at Pollaertshof 21 in Grathem and holds protected status as a national monument. Visitors should know the building is viewable from a distance and fits into the local rural setting.
After centuries of noble occupation ending in 1925, the castle housed a convent, a kindergarten, and later a holiday resort. This transformation shows how the structure found new purposes throughout the 20th century.
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