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Dongeradeel
Dongeradeel (; fy, Dongeradiel ) is a former municipality in the northern Netherlands. In 2019 it merged with the municipalities of Ferwerderadiel and Kollumerland en Nieuwkruisland to form the new municipality Noardeast-Fryslân. History Dongeradeel was created in 1984 from the merging of the old municipalities Westdongeradeel, Oostdongeradeel, and Dokkum. Population centres Aalsum, Anjum, Bornwird, Brantgum, Dokkum, Ee, Engwierum, Foudgum, Hantum, Hantumeruitburen, Hantumhuizen, Hiaure, Holwerd, Jouswier, Lioessens, Metslawier, Moddergat, Morra, Nes, Niawier, Oosternijkerk, Oostmahorn, Oostrum, Paesens, Raard, Ternaard, Waaxens, Wetsens, Wierum. Topography ''Dutch Topographic map of the municipality of Dongeradeel, June 2015.'' Notable people * Ritske Jelmera (1383 in Ternaard - 1450) a Frisian chieftain who ruled the island of Ameland * Johannes Phocylides Holwarda (1618 in Holwerd — 1651) a Frisian astronomer, physician, philosopher and academic * Hans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anjum
Eanjum is a village in the Dutch province of Friesland. It is located in the municipality Noardeast-Fryslân and had, as of January 2017, a population of 1136. History The village was first mentioned in 944 as Anigheim, and means "settlement of the people of Ane". Eanjum was a ''terp'' (artificial living mound) with a radial structure which probably dated several centuries Before Christ. Until the 15th century, it was the seat of the ''grietenij'' (predecessor of a municipality). The Dutch Reformed church has 12th century elements and was enlarged in the 13th and 15th century. In 1681, the tower collapsed during a storm and destroyed the roof, and was rebuilt in 1684. In 1516, a flood destroyed most of the village. The All Saints' Flood of 1570 claimed 1,801 victims in the Dongeradeel ''grietenij''. The Holdinga State was a castle which was first mentioned in 1511. Wilcke van Holdinga, the owner during the Dutch Revolt fled to Emden and when he returned in 1595, he ordered the r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brantgum
Brantgum is a village in Noardeast-Fryslân in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 236 in January 2017. Before 2019, the village was part of the Dongeradeel municipality. History The village was first mentioned in the 13th century as Brontegum, and means "settlement of the people of Brand (person)". Brantgum is a ''terp'' (artificial living mound) village with a radial structure which probably dates from several centuries Before Christ. The Dutch Reformed church dates from the 12th century and was extended during the 15th and 16th century. Between 1876 and 1877, the neoclassical tower was added. In 1840, Brantgum was home to 295 people. In 1852, the ''terp'' was cut in two by the construction of the main road from Dokkum to Holwerd Holwert is a village in Noardeast-Fryslân municipality in the northern Netherlands, in the province of Friesland. It had a population of around 1,607 in January 2017. Before 2019, the village was part of the Don ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bornwird
Boarnwert is a small village in Noardeast-Fryslân in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 119 in January 2017. Before 2019, the village was part of the Dongeradeel municipality. The village was first mentioned in 944 as Brunnenuur, and means "''terp'' with a spring". The Dutch Reformed church was built in the 13th century. In 1840, it was home to 84 people. In 1910, the ''terp'' of Boarnwert was excavated and prehistoric urns were discovered. In 1966 and 1967, archaeological excavation was performed in Boarnwert during the construction of the Holwert to Dokkum road. A stone axe, flint artefacts, and potsherds were discovered from the Late Bronze Age The Bronze Age is a historic period, lasting approximately from 3300 BC to 1200 BC, characterized by the use of bronze, the presence of writing in some areas, and other early features of urban civilization. The Bronze Age is the second pri ... proving that the most northern area which was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hantumhuizen
Hantumhuzen is a village in Noardeast-Fryslân in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 200 in January 2017. Before 2019, the village was part of the Dongeradeel municipality. History The village was first mentioned in the 13th century as de Hontumhusum, and means "houses near Hantum". Hantumhuzen developed during the High Middle Ages from neighbouring Hantum. It is a ''terp'' (artificial living mound) village. The tower of the Protestant church was built around 1200. The church dates from the 13th century and was enlarged in 1335. The church was restored between 1939 and 1942 in Gothic Revival style Gothic Revival (also referred to as Victorian Gothic, neo-Gothic, or Gothick) is an architectural movement that began in the late 1740s in England. The movement gained momentum and expanded in the first half of the 19th century, as increasingly .... In 1840, Hantumhuzen was home to 269 people. In 1891, the ''terp'' was excavated. Notable buil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hantum
Hantum is a village in Noardeast-Fryslân in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 404 in January 2017. Before 2019, the village was part of the Dongeradeel municipality. The village is home to a restored windmill, ''De Hantumermolen'', and a Buddhist stupa and monastery. History The village was first mentioned in 944 as Hanaten. The etymology is unknown. Hantum is a ''terp'' (artificial living mound) village which developed several centuries before Christ. The Dutch Reformed church dates from the late-12th century and was enlarged in the 16th century. In 1807, the tower was built. The polder mill ''De Hantumermolen'' was built in 1880. In 1957, the stock broke and an electromotor was intalled. The mill was restored in 1978, and is back in active service removing excess water from the polder. In 1840, Hamtum was home to 383 people. Around 1900, the southern and western parts of the ''terp'' were excavated. In 1986, Karma Deleg Chö Phel L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aalsum (Friesland)
Aalsum (West Frisian: Ealsum) is a village in the Dutch province of Friesland. It is located in the municipality Noardeast-Fryslân, about 1 km north of Dokkum. It had a population of around 125 in January 2017 Aalsum is built on a partially excavated terp, around a church originally dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria, which dates back to approximately 1200 AD. History The village was first mentioned in 944 as Atlesheim, and means "settlement of the people of Athal (person)". In 1840, Aalsum was home to 306 people. Aalsum is a ''terp'' (artificial living mound) village. The ''terp'' dated from the 5th to 7th century, and was high. The St. Catherine church dates from the 12th century. The nave was enlarged around 1500. In 1843, the tower and western wing were demolished. The wing was restored, but however the tower was replaced by a simple belfry. In 1840, Aalsum was home to 306 people. During the 1880s, most of the ''terp'' was excavated. During the excavation, potte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Foudgum
Foudgum is a small village in Noardeast-Fryslân in the province of Friesland, Netherlands. It had a population of around 72 as of January 2017. Before 2019, the village was part of the Dongeradeel municipality. The village was first mentioned in 944 as Fotdenheim. The etymology is unclear. Foudgum is a ''terp A ''terp'', also known as a ''wierde, woerd, warf, warft, werf, werve, wurt'' or ''værft'', is an artificial dwelling mound found on the North European Plain that has been created to provide safe ground during storm surges, high tides an ...'' (artificial living mound) village which is relatively in its original shape. There four paths leading to the church which is located on top of the mound. During the 19th century, part of the ''terp'' was excavated. The original church was demolished in the 19th century and replaced in 1808. It's currently in use a wedding location. In 1840, Foudgum was home to 112 people. Gallery File:De Pastorie naast de Kerk Foudgum.JPG ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Engwierum
Ingwierrum is a village in Noardeast-Fryslân in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of approximately 565 in January 2017. Before 2019, the village was part of the Dongeradeel municipality. History The village was first mentioned in 1447 as Edygwerum, and means "settlement on the ''terp'' of the people of Ede (person)." Ingwierrum is a ''terp'' (artificial living mound) village from the early middle ages. The Dutch Reformed church has a possibly 13th century tower which was enlarged in the 14th century. The church building dates from 1746. In 1719, Ingwierrum was hit by a flood, and the decision was made to dam the Dokkumer Grootdiep. In 1729, an obelisk was placed in Ingwierrum as a monument to the closure of the dike. The locks Lock(s) may refer to: Common meanings *Lock and key, a mechanical device used to secure items of importance *Lock (water navigation), a device for boats to transit between different levels of water, as in a canal Arts and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiaure
Hiaure ( fry, De Lytse Jouwer) is a small village in Noardeast-Fryslân in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 65 in January 2017. Before 2019, the village was part of the Dongeradeel municipality. The village was first mentioned in 1230 as de Jeure. The etymologie is unknown. The Dutch Reformed church was built in 1869 as a replacement of the medieval church. It is located on its own ''terp A ''terp'', also known as a ''wierde, woerd, warf, warft, werf, werve, wurt'' or ''værft'', is an artificial dwelling mound found on the North European Plain that has been created to provide safe ground during storm surges, high tides an ...'' (artificial living hill). In 1840, Hiaure was home to 114 people. References External links Noardeast-Fryslân Populated places in Friesland {{Friesland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holwerd
Holwert is a village in Noardeast-Fryslân municipality in the northern Netherlands, in the province of Friesland. It had a population of around 1,607 in January 2017. Before 2019, the village was part of the Dongeradeel municipality. The ferry to the island of Ameland departs from Holwert. Wadloopcentrum Fryslân in Holwert is a centre for the training of wadlopen guides and the preservation of the sport. There are two windmills in Holwert, ''De Hoop'' and ''Miedenmolen''. History The village was first mentioned in early-11th century as Holeuurt, and means "hollow ''terp''". Holwert developed as a ''terp'' (artificial living mound) village several centuries before Christ in a radial shape. The original ''terp'' was designated for the church, and in the 8th or 9th century, a long stretched out ''terp'' was created for trade and residential houses. In the 11th or 12th century, a dike was built along the Wadden Sea coast, however Holwert remained outside the dike until 1580. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jouswier
Jouswier is a small village in Noardeast-Fryslân in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 44 in January 2017. Before 2019, the village was part of the Dongeradeel municipality. It is located on a ''terp'' (artificial living mound) to the northeast of Dokkum and to the southeast of Metslawier. History The village was first mentioned in 1495 as Juusweer, and means "''terp A ''terp'', also known as a ''wierde, woerd, warf, warft, werf, werve, wurt'' or ''værft'', is an artificial dwelling mound found on the North European Plain that has been created to provide safe ground during storm surges, high tides an ...'' of Jouw(we) (person)". The Dutch Reformed church was built in 1557 and the tower dates from 1752. It was restored in 1987. A large part of the ''terp'' has been excavated. In 1840, Jouswier was home to 59 people. Gallery File:Jouswier.jpg, View on Jouswier File:Hervormde kerk op de terp van Jouswier.jpg, View on Jouswier F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lioessens
Ljussens is a village in Noardeast-Fryslân in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 348 in January 2017. Before 2019, the village was part of the Dongeradeel Dongeradeel (; fy, Dongeradiel ) is a former municipality in the northern Netherlands. In 2019 it merged with the municipalities of Ferwerderadiel and Kollumerland en Nieuwkruisland to form the new municipality Noardeast-Fryslân. History Donge ... municipality. The village was first mentioned in 1401 as Luscens, and means "people of Liusse (Liutfrid)". The Dutch Reformed church dates from the 13th century. Around 1480, it was enlarged and received a five-sided choir. In 1840, Ljussens was home to 439 people. Gallery File:Dongeradiel Ljussens Geref Tsjerke.JPG, Protestant church File:Dongeradiel Ljoesens HoekEnWad.JPG, Village view File:Voormalige Melkfabriek, overzicht - Lioessens - 20140719 - RCE.jpg, Former dairy factory References External links Noardeast-Fryslân Pop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
