A farm has been built on a late medieval mound in the hamlet of Hogebieren. The foundation stone was laid in 1864 for the construction of the farmhouse. The front house has been given the name ‘De Stins’ and, together with the barn, dates from 1906. Stins is originally a Frisian word for ‘stone house’, which was mainly used in the provinces of Friesland and Groningen for a medieval habitable tower that could be defended . This refers to the place where this farmhouse was built: on top of the late medieval mound. At the time this was a very modern farm. A summer milk barn has been built behind the farm, something unique for that time. The workman’s house is at the beginning of the driveway to the farm. Together, these houses are reminiscent of agricultural life on the Hogebieren. Old photos have been found in the archive in which the farm and the workman’s house can both be seen clearly. In 1990 the permit was granted for the construction of the barn next to the workman’s cottage. Sources – Farm Foundation North Holland: www.boerderijenstichting.nl – Wikipedia – Receive information and map from the current owners
Hogebierenweg 5
Nearby locations
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B&B Heeringhuusen
B&B Heeringhuusen is located in the completely renovated double West Frisian farmhouse, located in the village of Haringhuizen, just a few kilometers from Schagen.
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Willibrorduskerk Haringhuizen
The Willibrordus Church with its shortened tower still forms the heart of the small village of Haringhuizen in the top of North Holland. The church at Dorpsstraat 9 is raised on a mound and dates from the 15th century. The interior is attractive and contains a pulpit and baptismal gate from 1654. The old gravestones can still be admired on the floor. In the church is a beautiful English organ. This church is used for various cultural activities.