Stöckheimer Hof
In 1835, a tower was built in the park of this Cologne-Mengenich estate to watch Cologne Cathedral rise. Its masonry ruin still stands today.
The estate goes by several names: besides "Stöckheimer Hof," "Gut Stöckheimer Hof" and, for marketing purposes, "Gut Stöckheim" are also in use. It is a four-sided courtyard farm (Vierkanthof) whose history can be traced back to around 1600.
Source: Wikipedia
At a Glance
- Type
- Farmstead in the form of a Vierkanthof
- Address
- An der Steckener Aue 1–25, Cologne
- District
- Mengenich (according to Wikipedia, in the Esch/Auweiler area)
- Borough
- Chorweiler
- Heritage status
- Listed building including its garden (monument no. 8391)
- Use
- Residential complex
In 1835, a lookout tower was built in the park of the Stöckheimer Hof so that the progress of construction on Cologne Cathedral could be observed; a brick ruin of it still survives today.
A Tower with a View of the Cathedral
In 1835, a lookout tower was built in the estate's park. It was erected so that people could follow the progress of the construction of Cologne Cathedral from there. A masonry ruin of the tower survives today.
History of the Estate
The oldest known record dates from around 1600 and names a Peter Bruyns as tenant of the estate. The buildings of the present complex were constructed in the second half of the 19th century. On 25 March 1985, the estate was added to the City of Cologne's list of protected monuments.
From Farmstead to Residential Complex
The estate was converted into a residential complex. The conversion followed the requirements of the heritage authority and was completed in early 2003.
Location on the Border with Pulheim
The estate lies in Cologne's Mengenich district and borders Pulheim. Wikipedia places the address in the Esch/Auweiler area and describes the surroundings as rural and quiet, between Esch/Auweiler, Pesch and Bocklemünd/Mengenich. The complex lies within the Baadenberger Senke, Stöckheimer See und Große Laache nature reserve.
Timeline
- um 1600Peter Bruyns recorded as tenant of the farm (earliest known evidence)
- 1835Observation tower built in the park to watch Cologne Cathedral's construction progress
- 2. Hälfte 19. Jh.Components of the present four-sided courtyard farm built
- 1985Entered in Cologne's heritage list (25 March, no. 8391)
- 2003Conversion into a residential complex completed by early 2003
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