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Ruïne Kasteel Eyckholt

Eikendermolenweg 9
Heerlen
In the archives the name 'Eyckholt' is mentioned for the first time in about 1385. The castle was then owned by the Van der Lynden van den Eyckholt family. Holt is another word for forest. The castle must therefore have stood near a forest. In the 18th century the castle slowly fell into ruin. Today only the remains of a round wall and the corner of a tower can still be seen. The very thick walls betray its medieval origin. The location is now owned by Natuurmonumenten. The ruins have been cautiously restored, in connection with the fact that Natuurmonumenten would like to retain its romantic appearance.
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