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Skierstins

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Schierstins
Schierstins (Dutch)
Feanwâlden, the Netherlands
Schierstins
Site information
TypeCastle
Open to the public
Yes
ConditionGood
Location
The Netherlands
Schierstins is located in Netherlands
Schierstins
Schierstins
Location within Netherlands
Coordinates53°14′22″N 5°59′26″E / 53.23944°N 5.99056°E / 53.23944; 5.99056
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 medieval Stienhús in Friesland. It is listed as Rijksmonument number 11700 and rated with a very high historical value.[1][dead link] The building is first mentioned in 1439 on a piece of parchment.[2][failed verification]

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References

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