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Hidden Heritage of Heerlen

This collection showcases the architectural evolution of Heerlen, from the 16th-century Oliemolen watermill to secluded manor houses like Geleenhof, a national monument since 1967. The list highlights the region's industrial and noble history through the ruins of Kasteel Eyckholt in Terworm landscape park and the Kalkoven lime kiln. It also features poignant local landmarks, including the Hoensbroek war memorial, which depicts a woman and child in remembrance of the Second World War.

Hidden Heritage of Heerlen — Kaart

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Weltermolen, Welten

The Weltermolen is a watermill located in Welten, Heerlen in the Netherlands.

B

Geleenhof

A historic farmstead and national monument since 1967, representing the region's traditional agricultural architecture.

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C

Kasteel Passarts-Nieuwenhagen

A historic estate and manor house located in the Heerlerheide district of Dutch Limburg.

D

Oliemolen, Heerlen

The Oliemolen is a 16th-century watermill located at the foot of a steep hill in the Aambos, Heerlen in the Netherlands.

E

Huis De Dohm

A historic manor house situated in the Welten neighborhood of Heerlen.

F

Huis Strijthagen

An 18th-century manor house located near the Weltermolen watermill.

G

Kasteel Meezenbroek

The remains of a former noble estate and manor house.

H

Kasteel Eyckholt

Medieval castle ruins situated within the Terworm landscape park.

I

Eikendermolen

A historic water mill located near the Eyckholt castle ruins in the Terworm area.

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Onderste Douvenrade

The architectural remains of a historic estate and manor house.

K

Kalkoven

The ruins of a traditional lime kiln, reflecting the area's industrial heritage.

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Monument Tweede Wereldoorlog

A war memorial in Hoensbroek featuring a statue of a woman with a small boy at her feet.