Borg (castle)

A borg (Dutch pronunciation: [bɔr(ə)x]; Gronings: börg) is a former stronghold or villa in the province of Groningen, Netherlands.

A comparable building in the neighboring province of Friesland is called a stins.

A borg usually started as a brick building, a 'steenhuis' (literally meaning 'stone house'), built in the 13th or 14th century.

There is one original steenhuis left in Groningen, the Iwema-steenhuis in Niebert.

A good example of a borg that originated from a steenhuis is the Fraeylemaborg.

The Menkemaborg in Uithuizen is now a museum
The Wedderborg in Wedde is now a hotel and restaurant
The Fraeylemaborg in Slochteren is now a museum