Liauckama State, Medieval stins estate in Sexbierum, Netherlands
Liauckama State is an estate in the Frisian countryside with several buildings from different periods still standing. The property includes a gatehouse from the 17th century, a farm building, and workers' housing that together show how the land was managed and lived on in earlier times.
The property began as a fortress of the influential Liauckama family and served as their residence across generations in the Frisian region. After a period of prominence, a large part of the estate was demolished in the 19th century, leaving only individual buildings standing.
The estate was a center of Frisian noble society for centuries and shows how important local families were in the region. The remaining buildings reveal how wealthy landowners lived at different periods and exercised their influence.
The remaining buildings are protected as national monuments and can be viewed from the surrounding public roads. Visitors should note that direct access to the site may be restricted, so it is best to explore the area around it to see the structures from the outside.
Two members of the Liauckama family, Eelko and Sicko, took part in the Crusades and returned home as knights. This connection to medieval military history shows how far the reach and influence of local families extended beyond their own region.
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