Castle "De Spijker" (Sint-Kruis)

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The earliest mention of the domain dates from 1089.
In 1317 for the first there is mention of a homestead.
On a map (1561-1571) the castle is well depicted with the "Spijkersdreef"
giving access to a farmyard with stables, located behind is a fortified castle
with pointed stair tower and gatehouse.
Due to decay in 18th century the castle was demolished.
The Mayor of Sint-Kruis orders to rebuild the castle (1870-1873)
it's designed in Neo-Renaissance style.
1902 the new owners build a the south of the castle a hunting lodge and coach house.
In the 70's the coach house gets redeveloped as residence.
At the last sale in 2003, the domain is divided into three different properties:
the coach house (residence)No.11)), Castle (No.13) and farm (No.17)

Protected architectural heritage (ID: 77522)