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After the gruesome murder of the last owner, Baroness Thérèse Ernst de Bunswyck, the municipality purchased part of the estate, including the castle, which now serves as Boutersem's town hall. Other lots went to different owners, so the heritage's unity is somewhat lost, with several buildings besides the castle itself. However, there's much more than meets the eye.

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The castle's core dates back to 1718, modified several times during the 19th century, and eclectically renovated after 1922; the castle and its outbuildings are surrounded by a 16.5-hectare park, originally a high courtyard with a watermill and mill pond; a classic 18th-century valley floor site, redeveloped in an early landscape style around 1830-1835; redeveloped around 1900 in a late landscape style; municipally owned since 1980; ice and vegetable cellars, numerous old trees. Inventory of Immovable Heritage: Kwabeek Castle Estate, https://id.erfgoed.net/erfgoedobjecten/41588

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The core of Horst Castle probably dates back to the 13th century and is characterised by a square keep. The keep probably belonged to the oldest core that was further expanded into a fortified castle in the 15th century. During the troubles under Maximilian of Austria in 1489, the castle of Horst was taken by the people of Leuven and set on fire. According to literary sources, only the keep, part of the entrance gate and a defensive wall remained standing. The residential and east wing were renovated and expanded in the 16th century. The round tower also dates from this period. The outer wall was provided with a rectangular bay window. The castle lost its military character and became more of a pleasant residential area with a view of the moat, the ponds and the inner courtyard. Brick construction with sandstone layers characterise these buildings. In 1587, however, the castle was set on fire again during the raids of the Geuzen. It was not until the beginning of the 17th century that restoration work began. It is difficult to deduce from the available sources to what extent this involved restoration or an embellishing conversion of the castle complex. Presumably nothing changed in the internal structure, but only after the structurally necessary repairs were the interiors completely refinished. Maria-Anna Van den Tympel had a new chapel built against the keep in the 17th century. At the beginning of the 19th century, the complex must have been damaged by plundering and neglect, and it is possible that it also suffered from plundering during the Brabant Revolution of 1830. Around 1850, the castle must have been habitable again, but the castle buildings only served as a farm. In the land registry, the site around the castle is called "De Notelaren Boomgaerd". Around that time, the most dilapidated part must have been demolished, namely the southern part and the superstructure of the gate. The rest of the complex was probably restored with reused demolition material and in traditional style. The castle was divided in 1880, with one part being registered as a school house. In 1897, a further division followed, with two plots being designated as houses. Several restoration campaigns followed in the 20th century. Inventory of Immovable Heritage: Horst Castle, https://id.erfgoed.net/erfgoedobjecten/43619

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Since December, there has been a spire on the castle again after the unstable spire was removed more than four years ago and could be viewed on a wooden platform in the pond. Now it is back. And the other works are also progressing quickly. More about the replaced spire on https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2024/12/10/torenspits-staat-weer-op-kasteel-van-horst-holsbeek/

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The Donjon Ter Heyden, also known as the tower of Ter Heyden, is a residential tower in the Belgian town of Rotselaar (province of Flemish Brabant) from the mid-fourteenth century. The donjon was built between 1350 and 1363 by order of Gerard van der Heyden, the then bailiff of the Duchy of Brabant, when he acquired the status and funds through a marriage with a noblewoman to erect a building of such calibre.

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Behind Fort Leopold there is a nice steep single track towards Schaffen airport.

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An old fort that dates from the war. If there is a guide you can visit it. Really worth it. When you are on top of the fort you have a view over the entire city of Diest. In the fort also live a lot of bats.

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For those who have traded in their horse for a steel steed. Information boards and such on site.

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tower upside down

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The keep is actually part of the so-called Castle of Terheiden and surroundings. Quote: "Former domain "Ter Heyden", feudal estate of the lords of Rotselaar. Raised to a barony during the 18th century. Picturesque ensemble of the previously moated castle tower with a core from the 13th-14th century and the later residential wing from the 17th century. Castle tower on floor plan in the shape of a Greek cross with chamfered extensions in the armpits; built of lime and iron sandstone using brick; raised, vaulted ground floor previously equipped with a drawbridge, seven floors and crown from the 17th century." Immovable Heritage Inventory: Terheiden Castle, https://id.erfgoed.net/erfgoedobjecten/42697

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And you are in the right place to start your walk and castle visit...

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The town hall of Boutersem in Kwabeek castle, surrounded by a beautiful park

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The brick fort Leopold is completely dug into the Lazarijberg and was designed by Major E. De Lannoy, Commander of the Engineers in Diest. It is a rare surviving type of defensive stronghold with a central fortified building and two lapel batteries. The first mention of the fort dates back to 1839 when the Ministry of War of the brand new Belgium asked for 200,000 francs to continue its construction. It was commissioned in 1844. More in the photos (information board).

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The tower is 30 m high and has 6 levels, of which the cellar and reception room are covered by a stone barrel vault. The 6 levels are connected by a stone spiral staircase. The tower itself stands on a white stone base in the water and was further constructed in brick with layers of iron sandstone. In 1619, the noble family from Eynatten acquired ownership of this site. She rebuilt the tower according to the original plans, with the exception of the wall walkway, which was replaced by a roof with a pear turret. In 1631, de Eynatten built the beautiful country house in Flemish Renaissance style. In 1870 the complex was expanded to brew beer. Brewing has been carried out since 1870 by the Smedts family, who acquired ownership of this site in 1909. They stopped their activities in Rotselaar in 1938 and continued brewing in Kampenhout until 1993. The beautiful brick chimney is a silent witness to this. The complex has been protected as a monument since 1942 with a thorough restoration of the tower in 1948. Today the entire property is in the hands of a private owner. (https://www.donjonterheyden.be)

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Catching a glimpse of the fortress...

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The highlight of the trip was wonderful, serene route along the Demer towards Donjon Ter Heyden

Fort Leopold is a fortress in Molenstede just north of the city of Diest, within walking distance of the station. The fortress was part of the 19th century fortifications and bears witness to the importance of Diest as a fortified town in the past.

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Best with gravel or MTB, nice round around Fort Leopold. From Fort Leopoldlaan it is a gravel road to the fort. Then single track up to the right. Keep left every time. This track goes around the Fort. You will eventually arrive at the T. Here you can turn left back down to the Fort Leopoldlaan. Or right past Schaffen airport.

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This parking is free

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The Donjon Ter Heyden, also known as tower or castle of Ter Heyden, is a residential tower in Rotselaar dating from the middle of the fourteenth century. The donjon was built between 1350 and 1363 by order of Gerard van der Heyden, the then drossaard of the Duchy of Brabant, when he acquired the status and the funds to erect a structure of such caliber through a marriage to a noblewoman. Although donjons originally had a military function, in the late Middle Ages they were mainly built as status symbols, because of the associations with nobility and chivalry. The Ter Heyden donjon was thus primarily intended to be lived in. The donjon differs from other donjons, which are usually built on a motte, in that it is directly surrounded by a moat. The tower rests on a pedestal of white sandstone, is built of brick, is 30 meters high and has six floors in the shape of a Greek cross. On the ground floor was the lord's reception room. Below that are two basement floors and above that two spacious living quarters. The top floor functioned as a bedroom. Originally, the tower had a flat roof with a weatherboard. The spire with the pear-shaped turret was not added until the seventeenth century by the noble Eynatten family, who acquired the estate in 1619.[3] In 1870, the keep was purchased by the Duke of Arenberg, who mistakenly assumed that it was a remnant of the castle of Rotselaar, which had belonged to his ancestors. The domain was leased by the brewer family Smedts, who installed a brewery in the adjoining mansion. The fireplace next to the mansion is a reminder of this economic activity. The current owners are descendants of that brewing family. (Wiki)