Kasteel Maurick

The origins of Kasteel Maurick trace back to the Lords of Vught, who owned the site, which was once an important trading post. A hill was first mentioned in 1312, later a hill with a house, suggesting a predecessor in the form of a motte. The Liescep family from 's-Hertogenbosch were the first known owners. In 1421, Katheline van Maurick owned a hill with a house. From 1429, the castle frequently changed hands. Godscalc Roesmont, a council member from 's-Hertogenbosch, acquired it and presumably had the first stone keep built between 1430 and 1436. The current exterior form is largely attributed to the Heym family, who owned the castle from 1464 and had it rebuilt between 1504 and 1509 by architect Jan Heyns. During the sieges of 's-Hertogenbosch in the 16th and 17th centuries, the castle served several times as headquarters, including for Maurice of Orange and Frederick Henry of Orange.