Gut Menkhausen, Historical farm estate in Oerlinghausen, Germany
Description
Gut Menkhausen is a manor farm near Oerlinghausen featuring a sandstone main house with several timber-framed outbuildings arranged around the property. The grounds contain a landscaped park with two ponds and a variety of tree species creating distinct planted areas across the site.
History
First documented in 1036 as an outpost of a larger court, the estate came under the ownership of the Steinmeister family in 1871. These two moments represent the earliest written record and a significant change in the site's ownership.
Culture
The estate carries a name rooted in its long settlement history and today functions as a place where visitors can trace different periods through its buildings and park layout. One can see here how the use of this site evolved over centuries and what importance it held for the surrounding community.
Practical
The estate sits in hilly terrain between two hills in the Teutoburg Forest and is accessible via local pathways. Visitors should be aware this is private property and access may be limited depending on current conditions.
Did you know?
One of the source streams feeding the Menkhausen Creek originates from within the estate's park grounds. This natural feature makes the site part of the local water system that extends beyond the property itself.
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