Haus Heidemühlen

Historic knight's estate on an island in the Lippe

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Haus Heidemühlen was a former knight's estate and water castle belonging to the Diocese of Münster, located 600 meters northwest of Welver-Hangfort in the district of Uentrop in the city of Hamm, Westphalia. Originally situated on an island in the Lippe, it held strategic importance in its time.

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Originally, the estate was located at the eastern tip of the Uentrop parish.

Guided Story

You're standing in a place steeped in history. This is where Haus Heidemühlen once stood, a significant knight's estate and water castle of the Diocese of Münster. It held strategic importance due to its location on an island in the Lippe. Right in front of you are the remnants of this once imposing structure. About 800 meters to the northwest lies the Schmehauser Mersch, a lovely natural area. Imagine for a moment how life might have been centuries ago, when the castle was intact and the waters of the Lippe surrounded it. It's a place that holds stories of power and defense.