Bossenstein Castle

Bossenstein Castle
Location within Belgium
General information
Town or city	Broechem, Antwerp
Country	Belgium
Coordinates	51.1928°N 4.5957°E / 51.1928; 4.5957
Construction started	14th century
Construction stopped	17th century

Bossenstein Castle is a château in the village of Broechem, Flemish Region, Belgium, which is a part of the municipality of Ranst.

History

The castle was first mentioned in 1346 owned by Joannes van den Bossche who gave his name to the castle.^[1] The oldest part of the Bossenstein Castle is the keep which dates from the 14th century. The castle was owned by the Van Berchem family. In 1655, the castle was extended. In 1906, the Bossenstein Castle was extensively restored. Nowadays it is owned by a golf and polo club.^[2]

See also

• List of castles in Belgium

References

1. "Kasteel Bossenstein". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 29 October 2020.
2. "Bossenstein Castle". Spotting History. Retrieved 29 October 2020.