{"id":1334,"date":"2026-07-03T13:49:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T11:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.reigerburg.eu\/de-geschiedenis\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T13:56:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T11:56:43","slug":"de-geschiedenis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.reigerburg.eu\/en\/de-geschiedenis\/","title":{"rendered":"History"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cA castle estate with centuries of history\u201d<\/h2><\/span>
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Reiger Burg Estate has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages. The current small castle was built in 1843 by the Terrier family, a noble family from northern France, in an elegant eclectic style. The surrounding park was landscaped in the English landscape style.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Before World War I\u2014ca. 1900<\/h3><\/span>
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Before the war, the castle (on Veurnesteenweg) was owned by Ph. Vandenberghe-Fraeys of Ypres.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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During World War I<\/h3><\/span>
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During World War I, the small castle was bombed and its roof sustained severe damage. Despite the destruction, the structure remained standing, a silent witness to the dramatic events.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Na WOI – circa 1925<\/h3><\/span>
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The estate passed into the hands of the Mouton family and then to a sister order.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Just like De Drie Torren Castle, this castle (on Veurnesteenweg) also appeared on the British Army\u2019s staff maps. From the adjacent stables, a British cannon barked with clockwork precision at the enemy positions a few kilometers away. The response was immediate, and what had once been a magnificent country estate was reduced to rubble.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n Period: 1900\u20131914 <\/p>\n

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The Mouton brothers, who lived at Reigerburg Castle in Brielen, were driving at night between Ciney and Courri\u00e8re (province of Namur). Suddenly, a herd of wild rabbits ran across the road, chased by a badger. The driver was unable to avoid the badger and hit it. Here we see the animal, which weighed between 35 and 40 kg.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n Date: October 12, 1939 <\/p>\n

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Enjoy a unique stay for those who wish to reflect on history.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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