In 1553 knight Willem van Waelwijck built his moated castle within walking distance of the market.

[2] The former domain consisted of an orchard, a garden and two country roads.

The castle changed hands several times and, among other things, it was turned into a brewery in 1618.

[2] In the 19th century it came into the hands of the Van Naemen family and the castle was renovated.

In 1975 the castle and the park were registered as protected monuments.