Bossenstein Castle is a

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in the village of

Broechem Broechem is a part of the municipality of Ranst in Antwerp Province, Flemish Region, Belgium. The village is located on the highest point of the region. Toponymy The town's name is derived from the Old Dutch "broek" (wetland) and "heem" (house, bu ...

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, 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. The oldest part of the Bossenstein Castle is the

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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.

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History

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