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Kasteel Vosbergen (Vosbergen Castle) originally started out in the 16th century as a so-called "spijker": a stone storage barn where the proceeds from the surrounding lands were kept. It is mentioned for the first time in a document from 1558. According to wall anchors the current castle dates to 1623. Despite the fact that it has been thoroughly restored both internally and externally, it is one of the very few noble houses that have been preserved in perfect condition. In addition, it is noticeable that the tight lane set from the 16th and 17th century around the castle and the meadows remained virtually unchanged. The house consists of two wings of two floors, which are situated next to each other, covered by saddleback roofs and each with a cellar under the rear room. The house is surrounded by water, which is connected to an outer moat. In 1715 the estate came into the possession of the Van Dedem family. Since then this noble family has lived in the castle. The current baroness has inhabited Kasteel Vosbergen since 1972. The house is not open to the public, but the surrounding estate is.

Pluizenmeer or Pluizenmeertje is a so called mere, which is filled with rainwater that does not sink into the ground because of an impermeable layer. This little ‘lake’ is named after veenpluis (common cottongrass), which used to grow here a lot. In the older days it was used for washing the sheep from nearby Renderklippen .