The Huys Dever is a small castle in Lisse, Netherlands. It was probably built shortly after 1375 by Reinier Dever or d'Ever, a member of an old noble family from Holland.[1]
| Huys Dever | |
|---|---|
| Lisse, the Netherlands | |
 Huys Dever | |
  Huys Dever | |
| Coordinates | 52°14′56″N 4°32′51″E / 52.24889°N 4.54750°E |
| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Good |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1375 |
| Built by | Reinier Dever or d'Ever |
| Materials | Brick |
History
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The castle was a typical stronghold that was at one time situated on the edge of a lake called the Lisser Poel[1] (since poldered in) that itself was in connection to the Haarlemmermeer (itself a polder since in 1853). In 1630 a stately home was built on to the tower and became a summer residence, but after the Haarlem Lake was poldered in the 19th century it fell into disuse and became a ruin.[1] In 1973 restoration began and the roof was built in the manner of 16th century carpentry.[1]
Building today
editThe building houses a small archeological museum with finds dug up in the former moat around the building. It has been voted a very important rijksmonument for its early medieval remains.[2] The building is open to visitors Wednesday-Sunday 14:00-17:00, and can be rented for events.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Huys Dever website". Archived from the original on 2011-04-14. Retrieved 2011-04-14.
- ^ Rijksmonument report
External links
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Media related to Huys Dever at Wikimedia Commons
