Verhildersum

Verhildersum
Leens, Netherlands
Front view of the borg
Verhildersum is located in Groningen (province)
Verhildersum
Verhildersum
Coordinates53°21′45″N 6°23′35″E / 53.362538°N 6.393013°E / 53.362538; 6.393013
TypeBorg
Site information
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionMuseum
Site history
Built14th century, proclaimed a borg in 17th century
Demolished1400 and 1514 by Groningen
Battles/wars1400 and 1514 against Groningen
Garrison information
Occupants1398: 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.