Schloss Iggenhausen, Manor house in Lage, Germany
Schloss Iggenhausen is a manor house in Lage featuring a stone loggia, crenellated tops, and corner details, with a stepped gable above the central section. The main building displays neo-gothic design with clear geometric forms and structured proportions.
Corvey Monastery acquired the estate in the 11th century, making it one of the region's oldest manor houses. Later rebuilding transformed it according to neo-gothic ideals, creating the structure we see today.
The chapel in the courtyard reflects the family's religious devotion when it was built in the early 1600s. It shapes the character of the courtyard area today with its hexagonal stone structure.
You can approach and view the manor from the courtyard area, studying its architectural details from various angles. The grounds offer walking paths, especially pleasant is the area toward the river which provides a natural backdrop.
An 1860s greenhouse with an iron frame structure stands on the grounds and represents 19th-century technological progress. This building is a rare example of the horticultural interests that estate owners pursued during that period.
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