Schelmentoren

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The Schelmentoren, probably one of the oldest still erect buildings in Heerlen

Same Schelmentoren but now from the side closest to the old wall

The Schelmentoren in Heerlen is a Medieval Building that has served as a defendable living tower for the Here van Are (sometimes called the counts van Ahr-Hochstaden) and their successors. As part of the Landsfort Herle, it served as a prison tower. It is believed to be built on command of Theoderich van Are. What is certain is that the building existed in the 12th century. ^[1]

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Although now know as the Schelmentoren, it has had many names (Bickelstein (or Bickersteyntoren ^[2])). In the year 1225 it was part of landsfort Herle (sometimes referred to as Castrum)

Coordinates: 50.88804° N 5.98044° E

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