Skierstins
Schierstins | |
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Schierstins (Dutch) | |
Feanwâlden, the Netherlands | |
Coordinates | 53°14′22″N 5°59′26″E / 53.23944°N 5.99056°E |
Type | Castle |
Site information | |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Good |
Site history | |
Built | c. 1300 |
Materials | Brick |
The Skierstins (Dutch: Schierstins) is a medieval Stienhús built c. 1300 out of brick in Feanwâlden. It is the only remaining Stienhús in Friesland and is listed as Rijksmonument, number 11700 and is rated with a very high historical value.[1] The building is first mentioned in 1439 on a piece of parchment.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "kich.nl (Kennisinfrastructuur Cultuurhistorie)". Retrieved 2010-04-15.
- ^ "schierstins.nl". Retrieved 2010-04-15.