Oberhof Manor

In the 9th century, the Oberhof was founded as a noble residence on the Beeckbach and served as a royal administrative seat. Around the year 900, Otto the Illustrious, Duke of Saxony, acquired the estate from Werden Abbey. By 947 at the latest, the court had attained the status of an Oberhof, exercising administration and jurisdiction over surrounding settlements and farming communities along the Emscher. The first known Hofschulte, Gerard sculte in dem hove, is documented from 1341. In the 14th century, the Oberhof was owned by the Vörde family, followed by the Lords of Wrede from approximately 1400 to 1550. After a period of decline, the new Schulte Heinrich Hannis had new buildings erected around 1559. Subsequently, the estate changed hands multiple times through marriage. In 1659, the Oberhof was completely destroyed by fire but was rebuilt six years later.