Haus Horst, Water castle and architectural heritage monument in Heek, Germany.
Haus Horst stands alongside the Ahauser Aa river, featuring moats surrounding a noble manor house with traditional North Rhine-Westphalian architecture.
Jakob von Keppel and his wife Elsebe von Münster commissioned the construction of the castle around 1580, initially naming it Haus Keppelhorst.
The castle exemplifies the architectural traditions of German water fortifications, combining defensive elements with residential manor design principles.
While the castle remains a private residence closed to public access, visitors can observe and photograph the structure from designated exterior viewpoints.
Heinrich Bruchhausen, secretary to Bishop Bernhard von Galen of Münster, executed substantial reconstruction work in 1674, shaping the castle's current appearance.
Location: Heek
GPS coordinates: 52.10696,7.01451
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:19
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