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Kasteel Verhildersum
Kasteel Verhildersum is a historic castle in the Dutch province of Groningen, near the village of Leens.
History+
The origins of Verhildersum lie in a manor farm, which was mentioned as early as 1398 under the name Aylko Ferhildema. A castle was later built on this estate. In 1514, the castle suffered destruction but was subsequently rebuilt. An event was the death of its owner, Aepke Onsta, in 1564. Twelve years later, in 1576, Ecke Claessen was named as a resident of the estate.
Location+
Kasteel Verhildersum is located in Leens, a municipality in the province of Groningen, which belongs to the Noord-Nederland region in the Netherlands. It is situated at an elevation of approximately 10 meters above sea level.
On site+
Today, Kasteel Verhildersum houses a museum. It is accessible to visitors.
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