Skierstins

Schierstins
Schierstins (Dutch)
Feanwâlden, the Netherlands
Schierstins
Schierstins is located in Netherlands
Schierstins
Schierstins
Coordinates53°14′22″N 5°59′26″E / 53.23944°N 5.99056°E / 53.23944; 5.99056
TypeCastle
Site information
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionGood
Site history
Builtc. 1300
MaterialsBrick

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]

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