The Merfelt Cellar

Prinsenstraat 3a, Bredevoort

The late-medieval Merfelt Cellar belonged to a borgmanhuis (townhouse of a knight) where Adolf van Merfelt, a borgman of Bredevoort, resided in former times. The cellar of this townhouse is both rare and ancient. The method by which it was vaulted is highly unusual for a private dwelling: it features four cross vaults with a central supporting pillar.

In 2014, the Merfelt Cellar was nominated for the Aalten Municipality Heritage Prize. The reason for the nomination was the meticulous care and respect for historical character and the use of authentic materials during its restoration.

The restoration work on the cellar took place over several years. The highlight of the project was the repair of the vaulting, which ensured the long-term stability of the cross vaults.


Owners

This overview is incomplete.

YearPlotOwnerDescription

Residents

Address directory 1967

Prinsenstraat 3a

B. te Winkel

Features


FunctionCellar
Year of constructionLate Middle Ages
ListedMunicipal
monument

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