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Achtkarspelen
Achtkarspelen () is a municipality in Friesland in the northern Netherlands. History The name ''Achtkarspelen'', literally meaning "eight parishes", is derived from the original eight parishes within the ''grietenij'', namely: Augustinusga, Buitenpost (the capital), Drogeham, De Kooten, Kortwoude, Lutkepost, Surhuizum and Twijzel. Achtkarspelen held a separate status within Friesland for many years. In the Middle Ages Achtkarspelen fell under the Bishopric of Münster, meanwhile the rest of Friesland was a part of the Bishopric of Utrecht. The ''grietenij'' Achtkarspelen became a municipality in 1851 as a result of the Municipality Act of Minister of the Interior Johan Rudolph Thorbecke. Population centres The administrative centre in the municipality is Buitenpost. Notable people * Derk Holman (1916 in Buitenpost – 1982 in Groningen) a Dutch sculptor and ceramist * Louw de Graaf (born 1930 in Kootstertille) a retired Dutch politician and trade union leader. * Gerriet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surhuisterveen
Surhuisterveen ( fry, Surhústerfean) is the largest of the 12 villages of the municipality of Achtkarspelen, in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. As of 1 January 2017, Surhuisterveen had a population of 5,929. General information The village was first mentioned in 1603 as Surhustera feen. Surhuisterveen began to develop at the end of the 16th century as peat-excavators and boatmen built their homes in the area. The name Surhuisterveen refers to the time of the peat-colonies, and means "the peat-bogs of Surhuizum". The earliest settlers were mainly Mennonites. Surhuizum is another constituent village of Achtkarspelen, which is significantly smaller, but also significantly older than Surhuisterveen. After World War II, Surhuisterveen became a regional centre with an emphasis on retail. The Protestant Church was built in 1685. The Mennonite Church dates from 1801. The grist mill Koartwâld or Feanstermoune was built in 1864. In 1907, an electro motor was installed. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kootstertille
Kootstertille ( fry, Koatstertille) is a village in Achtkarspelen in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl .... It had a population of around 2500 in 2017. History The village was first mentioned in 1508 as Wigher ter Tille. Kootstertille means bridge near the village of Kooten (=little houses) which was built in 1571. The settlement quickly outgrew Kooten, and both were officially merged in 1959 as Koostertille. In 1840, it was home to 132 people. The Protestant church was built in 1883. Its location along the canal which is nowadays called started to attract industry. In the late 1930s, the canal was diverted and a little harbour was created which further stimulated development. Gallery File:Boerderij aan de doorgaande weg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerkesklooster
Gerkesklooster ( fry, Gerkeskleaster) is a village in Achtkarspelen in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It forms, together with Stroobos, the double village Gerkesklooster-Stroobos. The double village had a population of around 1144 in 2017, with 812 in Gerkesklooster and 332 in Stroobos. History The village was first mentioned in 1240 as "in Wigarathorpe1", and in 1393, it was called Gherkescloester, meaning "monastery of Gerke". In 1240, Gerke Harkema founded monastery Jeruzalem in the village. In 1580, during the Reformation, the monastery was demolished except for the brewery which was turned into a church. The current serves as the Protestant church, and has been extensively modified. After a sluice was built in the canal from Dokkum Dokkum is a Dutch fortified city in the municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân in the province of Friesland. It has 12,669 inhabitants (February 8, 2020). The fortifications of Dokkum are well preserved and are known as the ''bolw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buitenpost
Buitenpost (''Bûtenpost'' in West Frisian) is a village in north-east Friesland in the Netherlands. It lies approximately halfway between the cities of Leeuwarden (the capital of Friesland) and Groningen, in the northern part of the municipality of Achtkarspelen. With 5,762 inhabitants, Buitenpost is the second largest settlement in the municipality. Buitenpost is home to the Netherlands' largest botanical herbal garden. History The village was first mentioned in 1388 as Post, and means outside bridge. Buiten (outside) was added to distinguish from the hamlet of . Buitenpost is a road village which developed along the main road from Leeuwarden to Groningen, and became the capital of the ''grietenij'' (predecessor of a municipality) Achtkarspelen. The tower of the Protestant church was constructed around 1200 and enlarged in the 16th century. The church dates from the 15th century, but was damaged in a fire in 1594, and restored between 1611 and 1613. There were two ''stins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twijzelerheide
Twijzelerheide ( fry, Twizelerheide) is a village in Achtkarspelen in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 1800 in 2017. A dialect of Wood Frisian, Westereendersk dialect, is spoken in this village. The village was first mentioned in 1718 as heyde, and means "heath near Twijzel". Twijzelerheide developed in the 19th century as a heath cultivation project. The Dutch Reformed Church dates from 1878. Twijzelerheide and Zwagerbosch Sweagerbosk ( Low Saxon: ''Swoagerbosk'') is a village in Noardeast-Fryslân municipality in the province Friesland of the Netherlands. It had a population of around 638 in January 2017. Before 2019, the village was part of the Kollumerland en Nieu ... have grown together, and nowadays share resources and can be considered a twin village. Gallery File:Twizelerheide, Herfoarme tsjerke en gebou De Mienskip.jpg , Dutch Reformed Church File:Bjirkewei 15.JPG, Little house File:Woning met bloemenpracht aan het Wyldpaad.J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surhuizum
Surhuizum ( fry, Surhuzum) is a village in Achtkarspelen in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl .... It had a population of around 1300 in 2017. Surhuizum is known for its church tower. The village was first mentioned in 1224 as Sutherhusum, and means "houses in the south". The tower of the Protestant Church dates from around 1300 and is much older than and detached from the church. The tower is entirely built in bricks including the spire, and is the only all brick tower in the northern provinces of the Netherlands. The original church was heavily damaged by the Spanish in the late-16th century. In 1617, a new church was built and replaced in 1734. In 1840, Surhuizum was home to 664 people. Gallery File:Oude smederij..JPG, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twijzel
Twijzel ( fry, Twizel) is a village in Achtkarspelen in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands, with a population of around 1080. The village was first mentioned around 1240 as Twislum, and means near the crossroads. Twijzel was a stretched linear settlement A linear settlement is a (normally small to medium-sized) settlement or group of buildings that is formed in a long line. Many of these settlements are formed along a transport route, such as a road, river, or canal. Others form due to physical re ... along the road. The Dutch Reformed Church has a 13th century tower. The church itself was built in 1692 as a replacement of its medieval predecessor. Twijzel was home to 927 people in 1840. Notable buildings * The Protestant church of Twijzel Gallery File:Cafe aan de Rijksweg.JPG, Pub in Twijzel File:Plaatsnaambord Twijzel.jpg, Welcome to Twijzel File:Dwarshuis Boerderij.JPG, Farm in Twijzel File:20210811 Twizeler Mieden2.jpg, Twijzeler Mieden References Acht ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harkema
Harkema ( fry, De Harkema) is a village in the municipality of Achtkarspelen, Friesland province, the Netherlands. Harkema is in the eastern part of Friesland, 9 km north of Drachten. It was used to be known as ''Harkema-Opeinde'' and as of January 2017, the village had a population of 4,295. History The village was first mentioned in 1530 as Opeyndt. The name Harkema means "settlement of the descendants of Buwe Harkema. In 1972, the name was officially changed from Opeinde to Harkema. Harkema was originally a peat excavation settlement. The initial linear settlement which mainly consisted of sod houses disappeared in the 18th century, but re-emerged during the 19th century. In 1840, it was home to 484 people. In 1883, a church was opened in a wooden shed, and was replaced in 1891 by a real church. The church was too small, and replaced by the current church in 1913. In the 1960s, Harkema experienced growth and started to attract industry. Sports Harkema is home to the a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stroobos
Stroobos ( fry, Strobos) is a village in Achtkarspelen in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. The settlement of Stroobos used to be divided between Friesland and Groningen. In 1993, the entire village was transferred to Friesland. It forms, together with Gerkesklooster, the double village Gerkesklooster-Stroobos. The double village had a population of around 1144 in 2017, with 812 in Gerkesklooster and 332 in Stroobos. History Gerkesklooster was established first as a village near a monastery. Strobos was first mentioned around 1660, and means a large bundle of straw. After a sluice was built in the canal from Dokkum to Groningen, it developed into a village. In 1840, Strobos was home to 417 people. In 1850, a wharf was built in Stroobos and it developed into an industrial village. Around 1900, a dairy factory opened which nowadays produces about 57,000 tons of cheese a year. The village used to be divided by the provincial border of Friesland and Groningen. In 1993, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drogeham
Drogeham ( fry, Droegeham) is a village of about 1,700 inhabitants in the Dutch province of Friesland. It is in a rural area of the municipality of Achtkarspelen. Agriculture still plays an important part in the town, but small-scale industry is on the increase. Many people have their jobs in nearby larger towns like Drachten, Surhuisterveen, and Leeuwarden. The most common language is still West Frisian although there are more and more people coming to Drogeham who have Dutch as their mother-tongue. History The village was first mentioned in 1475 as Asterham, Drogheham, and means dry land in a bend of a stream. Drogeham developed to the west of the monastery of . The tower of the Protestant church of Drogeham dates from circa 1225 and was restored in 1704. The church itself extensively modified in 1876. In 1840, Drogeham was home to 264 people. Notable buildings * The Protestant church of Drogeham The Protestant church of Drogeham or Saint Nicholas churchAlle middeleeuwse ker ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boelenslaan
Boelenslaan () is a village in Achtkarspelen municipality in Friesland province in the northern Netherlands. As of January 2017, Boelenslaan has 1141 inhabitants The village is in the "Friese Wouden" in the Frisian forests. History The village was first mentioned in 1899 as Boelenslaan, and means (dead-end) road to the settlement of the Boelens family. The Boelens family used to be ''grietman'' (mayors) who owned large parcels of land. Boelenslaan was originally a peat excavation settlement. In 1852, a church was built. The white church is a chapel of the Continued Reformed Church. The Flag of Boelenslaan The color red refers to the heathland and the severability fight of the population, the color yellow refers to the Sandgrounds. The color green refers to Friese Wouden, from the village area. The silver rose is the coat of arms of the noble family Nobility is a social class found in many societies that have an aristocracy (class), aristocracy. It is normally ranked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Augustinusga
Augustinusga () is a village in the municipality of Achtkarspelen, Friesland province, The Netherlands. Augustinusga lies in the eastern part of the province of Friesland, 10 km north of Drachten. As of 2017, it had a population of 1233. History The village was first mentioned around 1240 as "parrochia beati Augustini", and means "village of Augustine of Hippo". Augustinusga is a road village which developed on the intersection of the roads from Buitenpost to Drachten and Surhuizum. In 1240, Gerke Harkema from Augustinusga founded the village of Gerkesklooster. In 1242, Huwe Harkema, his brother, founded . The Protestant church of Augustinusga was built in the 15th century and has a 13th century tower which is slight detached from the church. The poldermolen is a tjasker, simple pumping mill, which was originally located in Blessum Blessum is a small village in Waadhoeke municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 89 in J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
