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Verhildersum | |
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Leens, Netherlands | |
Coordinates | 53°21′45″N 6°23′35″E / 53.362538°N 6.393013°E |
Type | Borg |
Site information | |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Museum |
Site history | |
Built | 14th century, proclaimed a borg in 17th century |
Demolished | 1400 and 1514 by Groningen |
Battles/wars | 1400 and 1514 against Groningen |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | 1398: Aylko Ferhildema
16th century: Aepke Onsta, Eylco Onsta until 1564. 1576: Ecke Claessen 1587: Hidde Onsta Various other occupants after that, including the Van Starkenborgh family |
Verhildersum is a borg directly to the east of the town of Leens in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is now a museum.