Skierstins

Schierstins
Skierstins
Feanwâlden, the Netherlands

Schierstins

The Skierstins c. 1927
Schierstins
Coordinates 53°14′22″N 5°59′26″E / 53.23944°N 5.99056°E / 53.23944; 5.99056
Type Castle
Site information
Open to
the public
Yes
Condition Good
Site history
Built c. 1300
Materials Brick

The Skierstins 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

References

  1. "kich.nl (Kennisinfrastructuur Cultuurhistorie)". Retrieved 2010-04-15.
  2. "schierstins.nl". Retrieved 2010-04-15.

External links

Dutch Rijksmonument 11700
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