The Cantecroy castle domain played an important role in local as well as Flemish, Brabant, Belgian and European history.
The first mention of the castle and other lands in Mortsel …

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Viviane

February 5, 2024

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Cantecroy Castle (also spelled: Kantekrooi) is a castle in Mortsel. The name has nothing to do with the House of Croÿ, but is a corruption of Cantincrode.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

October 15, 2023

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This castle is originally one of the oldest castles in the province of Antwerp and may have originated from a Frankish allodium. The oldest parts of the current castle date back to the 13th and 14th centuries.

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1. Rest benches – Marked Veteran Trees WWI loop from Mortsel

5.08km

01:17

10m

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2. Hoeve Dieseghem – Marked Veteran Trees WWI loop from Mortsel

7.89km

02:00

10m

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3. Top view of the Inner Fort – Marked Veteran Trees WWI loop from Mortsel

8.52km

02:09

10m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 60 m

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Location: Mortsel, Antwerp, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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Cantecroy Castle

1. Rest benches – Marked Veteran Trees WWI loop from Mortsel

2. Hoeve Dieseghem – Marked Veteran Trees WWI loop from Mortsel

3. Top view of the Inner Fort – Marked Veteran Trees WWI loop from Mortsel

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