Verhildersum
| Verhildersum | |
|---|---|
| Leens, Netherlands | |
Front view of the borg | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Borg |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Museum |
| Location | |
Location in Groningen in the Netherlands | |
| Coordinates | 53°21′45″N 6°23′35″E / 53.362538°N 6.393013°E |
| 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.