Who built Schloss Bevern?

Statius von Münchhausen, member of a wealthy merchant and mercenary family, had it built between 1603 and 1612.

Where is Schloss Bevern located?

In Bevern, in the Landkreis Holzminden, in Lower Saxony.

Did Schloss Bevern replace an earlier building?

Yes, it stands on the site of a fortified medieval manorial estate, which was removed in 1606 to make way for the new building.

What architectural style is Schloss Bevern associated with?

It belongs to the Weser Renaissance style, typical of the Weser valley around 1600.

Schloss Bevern

Bevern Castle

Bevern

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Where: Bevern

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Schloss Bevern stands in Bevern (Landkreis Holzminden), in Lower Saxony, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

Schloss Bevern stands on the site of an older manorial estate, in a village in the southern part of the Landkreis Holzminden. Built between 1603 and 1612 for Statius von Münchhausen, it is laid out as a two storey quadrangle around an almost square courtyard, surrounded by a moat crossed by two bridges. The building ranks among the notable works of the Weser Renaissance, with remains of the gatehouse and the manorial barn still standing to the west.

What to know

Schloss Bevern is listed as a Baudenkmal in Lower Saxony.
The inner courtyard and the half timbered and stone facades can be seen by walking around the moat.
Two bridges give access to the main building.
No opening hours, prices or accessibility details are given here; check locally before visiting.

Where this château is

Bevern · Landkreis Holzminden · Niedersachsen

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Address

Bevern, Landkreis Holzminden

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Niedersachsen

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Who built Schloss Bevern?: Statius von Münchhausen, member of a wealthy merchant and mercenary family, had it built between 1603 and 1612.
Where is Schloss Bevern located?: In Bevern, in the Landkreis Holzminden, in Lower Saxony.
Did Schloss Bevern replace an earlier building?: Yes, it stands on the site of a fortified medieval manorial estate, which was removed in 1606 to make way for the new building.
What architectural style is Schloss Bevern associated with?: It belongs to the Weser Renaissance style, typical of the Weser valley around 1600.