Schelmentoren

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]

Schelmentower
Schelmentoren
Heerlen, the Netherlands
oldest still erect buildings in Heerlen
Site information
Type	Donjon
Owner	Ok
Open to the public	No
Location
Schelmentower the Netherlands
Coordinates	50.88804°N 5.98044°E / 50.88804; 5.98044
Site history
Built	1200 (1200)
Built by	Theoderich van Are

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

Name

Although now known 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)

See also

• Pancratiuskerk