The location was called Ten Wallen, which became in French Cour-ten Walle, hence the name Cortewalle.

The castle dates back to the 15th century, and is one of the oldest in the Waasland.

It is built of white sandstone, in Flemish Renaissance style.

The house of Brouchovens sold it to the municipality of Beveren, who use it for the storage of the extensive and important De Bergeyck archives.

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