Haus Borg, Architectural heritage château in Drensteinfurt, Germany.
Haus Borg is a water castle in Drensteinfurt built on three islands connected by bridges, forming a single architectural ensemble. The complex features a residential mansion with baroque-inspired design and a separate pavilion at its northeast corner, with walls of brick and cut stone sections.
First recorded in 1209, the castle belonged to the lords of Rinkerode before passing to the Volmarstein family in 1324 through marriage. This transfer marked a turning point and led to new developments that reshaped the estate's role in the region.
The coat of arms displays three gold-seeded red roses on a blue background, telling the story of the noble families who made their home here. The Volmarstein lineage carried these symbols with pride and shaped the character of the estate across generations.
The castle is privately owned and can be viewed from the surrounding public roads and paths without entering the grounds. The best vantage point is from the eastern side, where the brick construction and architectural details become more apparent.
Archaeological work in 1982 uncovered foundations of earlier structures and remains of a 19th-century tower reinforcement in the moat. These findings reveal that the site experienced many rebuilding phases that show how important the fortress was to its owners.
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