Coelhorst Castle
Coelhorsterlaan 2, 3828 PC Hoogland
Description:
Coelhorst is a former castle, once located northwest of the town of Amersfoort, the Dutch province of Utrecht.
According to historical sources, the first mention of the castle dates back to 1253. The castle was consistently owned by the Lockhorst family, Jacob van Gaasbeck, Van Esvelt, the Westren family, Everard Wietert and the Tuil Seros family.
In May 1940, the castle was destroyed by fire during World War II. At the end of the occupation by German troops, an estate was built in the area of the former castle.
The territory of the former castle is included in the national register of historical monuments of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.