Tillscher Hof Manor

The manor is already mentioned in 1257 and was owned by the van Till family in the 16th century. By 1767, the manor had already fallen into disrepair.

In 1786, the property was acquired by the merchant and later mayor of Wesel, Werner Veling. He had the manor house rebuilt in the classical style. The exact date of construction is not known, but it is believed to have been completed around 1790. The building was designed as a two-story, plastered brick building with a hipped roof. The main facade was characterized by a central risalit with a triangular pediment.

After Veling's death, the manor changed hands several times. In the mid-19th century, it was acquired by the family of the industrialist Franz Haniel. They used it as a summer residence. In the early 20th century, the building was converted into a multi-family house. During the Second World War, it was severely damaged, but was rebuilt in a simplified form in the post-war period.

Today, the historic building is a listed building and is used for residential purposes. Despite the changes and damages over the centuries, it has retained its historical charm and is an important testimony to the architectural and cultural history of the region.

Architectural Features

• Classical style
• Two-story plastered brick building
• Hipped roof
• Central risalit with triangular pediment (originally)

Timeline

• 1257: First mention of the manor
• 16th century: Owned by the van Till family
• 1767: Manor in disrepair
• 1786: Acquired by Werner Veling
• c. 1790: Reconstruction in classical style
• Mid-19th century: Acquired by the Haniel family
• Early 20th century: Converted into a multi-family house
• WWII: Severely damaged
• Post-war period: Rebuilt in simplified form
• Today: Listed building, residential use