Weyerhof, Farm building in Holzweiler, Erkelenz, Germany
Weyerhof is a farm in Holzweiler near Erkelenz, one of three field farms that define this area's agricultural character. The buildings date from the 19th century and show the typical layout of a working farm with a residence and barn structures.
The farm first appears in written records from 1550, making it the youngest of the three farms in this area. The current buildings were constructed in the 19th century, replacing earlier structures that once stood on the property.
The farm's square layout is the Vierkanthof form typical of the region, with the buildings grouped around an inner courtyard. Its residential building has been listed as a monument by the city of Erkelenz since 14 May 1985, under number 297, by the Rhineland regional office for monument preservation (LVR-ADR).
The farm sits near Landstraße 19 and can be viewed from public roads without requiring special access. The flat terrain around it means visiting is easy and possible throughout the year.
The Weyerhof appears on the Tranchot map of 1801 and in the 1654 cadastre, and its dwelling has been listed as a monument of the city of Erkelenz since 14 May 1985 (No. 297), by the LVR Office for Monument Preservation in the Rhineland.
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