House van de Werve

For centuries years they have played an important part in the local history of their many possessions.

These include the lordships of Hovorst, Massenhoven, Viersel, Bouchaut, Vremdeyck, Immerseel, Schilde, Gyssenoudekercke, Kontick, Westkerck [nl], Spierenbroeck, Sint Maria Ghestele, Voorschootte, Terweer, Lichtaerd and Vorsselaer.

Over time, many members married into other very important noble families such as Schetz, Tucher, Ursel and Brimeu.

Diederik van de Werve was the original Resident of D'Ursel Castle, his descendants sold it to Conrad III Schetz in 1608.

[5] Another important residence is Borrekens Castle in Vorselaar, for generations private estate.

Hovorst Castle, residence of the House of van de Werve.
the Marquess of Antwerp symbolised in the funeral procession of Albert VII
De Borrekens Castle
Jean-Baptiste della Faille, mayor of Antwerp. Married van de werve, Crest
Philip, (son of Simon van de Werve and Robertine Robert de Robersart [ 1 ] ) and his wife: portrait painted by Pieter Thijs