Haus Eyll, Medieval manor house in Kamp-Lintfort, Germany.
Haus Eyll is a manor house with a rectangular layout bounded by two single-story buildings with half-hipped roofs on the western and eastern sides. The enclosed courtyard in the middle defines the architectural structure of this medieval estate complex.
The estate was built in the 12th century as a fortified castle with water-filled moats to protect the family and surrounding residents from attacks. Over the centuries it lost its defensive purpose and was converted into a residential house.
The chapel displays restored ceiling paintings from the 15th century and holds memories of former residents through its artistic decoration. Visitors can see here how faith and family came together during medieval times.
The estate is located right next to St. Mariä Himmelfahrt Church and is easy to reach, with a small parking area in front of the entrance. A narrow stream separates the two structures, so visitors should be careful when walking along the grounds.
The outer wall still shows visible arrow slits that testify to its original role as a defensive installation. These details are now embedded in a stable building wall and reveal how the medieval structure was practically adapted over time.
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