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Heerenveen, Netherlands
Heerenveen (, ) is a town and municipality in the province of Friesland (Fryslân), in the Northern Netherlands. In 2021, the town had a population of 29,790 (1 January) while the municipality had a population 50,859 (1 July). History The town was established in 1551 by three lords as a location to dig peat which was used for fuel, hence the name (''heer'' is "lord", ''veen'' is "peat"). Heerenveen was not one of the traditional eleven cities in Friesland (Fryslân) as it did not have so-called city rights. However, it is now one of the larger municipalities of the province. The windmill ''Welgelegen'' or ''Tjepkema's Molen'' is the only survivor of seventeen which have stood in Heerenveen. Population centres Population as of 1 January 2018: Heerenveen (32,900), Akkrum (3406), Aldeboarn (1479), Bontebok (445), De Knipe (1470), Gersloot (280, together with Gersloot-Polder), Hoornsterzwaag (815), Jubbega (3510), Katlijk (630), Luinjeberd (450), Mildam (740), Nes (1104) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Town
A town is a type of a human settlement, generally larger than a village but smaller than a city. The criteria for distinguishing a town vary globally, often depending on factors such as population size, economic character, administrative status, or historical significance. In some regions, towns are formally defined by legal charters or government designations, while in others, the term is used informally. Towns typically feature centralized services, infrastructure, and governance, such as municipal authorities, and serve as hubs for commerce, education, and cultural activities within their regions. The concept of a town varies culturally and legally. For example, in the United Kingdom, a town may historically derive its status from a market town designation or City status in the United Kingdom, royal charter, while in the United States, the term is often loosely applied to incorporated municipality, municipalities. In some countries, such as Australia and Canada, distinction ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akkrum
Akkrum is a village in the Dutch province of Friesland. It is located in the municipality Heerenveen, about 17 km south of the city of Leeuwarden. Akkrum had about 3,395 inhabitants in 2017. History The village was first mentioned in 1315 as Ackrom. The etymology is unclear. Akkrum started as a ''terp'' (artificial living mound) village, and developed into a linear settlement which served as the regional centre. It started to grow when the main road Leeuwarden-Zwolle and later a railway line were built next to Akkrum. The Dutch Reformed church was built in 1759 as a replacement of a medieval church. The tower dates from 1882. In 1840, Akkrum was home to 1,121 people. The polder mill Mellemolen was built in 1849 to drain excess water from the Polslootpolder. In 1972, the mill was toppled in a storm, and restored in 1976. The mill was surrounded by industry and it was moved two kilometers in 2003 to 2004. It only operates on a voluntary basis. Before 2014, Akkrum was part of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nieuwehorne
Nieuwehorne () is a village in Heerenveen in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 1,450 in January 2017. History The village was first mentioned in 1315 as Hoerne cum duabus capellis, and means "the new corner of the river". Nieuw (new) has been added to distinguish from Oudehorne. The village developed at an intersection of roads. The Dutch Reformed church dates from 1778 and was restored around 1850. In 1840, Nieuwehorne was home to 293 people. On the night of 13 to 14 September 1942, an Avro Lancaster of the Royal Air Force The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the Air force, air and space force of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies. It was formed towards the end of the World War I, First World War on 1 April 1918, on the merger of t ... carrying a crew of 7 crashed near Nieuwehorne. The crew is buried on the local cemetery and in 1992, a monument was revealed. Before 1934, Nieuwehorne was part of the Sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nieuwebrug, Friesland
Nieuwebrug () is a village in Heerenveen in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 215 in 2017. History The village was first mentioned in 1846 as Nieuwebrug, and translates to "new bridge" which refers to a bridge on the Leeuwarden-Heerenveen road. In 1840, it was home to 197 people. Before 2014, Nieuwebrug was part of the Skarsterlân Skarsterlân (; ) is a former municipality in the province of Friesland in the Netherlands. The municipality was created 1 January 1984 by merging the municipalities of Doniawerstal and Haskerland, the part of Utingeradeel consisting of the vil ... municipality and before 1984 it was earlier part of Heerenveen. References External links Populated places in Friesland {{Friesland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nes, Heerenveen
Nes is a Dutch village in the municipality of Heerenveen, Friesland. It is situated in the northern part of the country. Since the village is close to Akkrum, they usually speak about Akkrum-Nes. History The mound, on which the belfry ( Dutch: Klokkenstoel) stands, is a relic of the monastery Nesser (Nesker Konvent). The monastery was founded around 1200 by the Teutonic Order. The monastery had a lot of land in ownership and has been very important for both the village of Nes, as the extraction and management of the surrounding area. The monastery is at the beginning of the 17th century on decline, the church "St. Nicholas" however, lasted longer, but eventually the church was demolished because it was on decline. Around 1606 it was first talked about Nesserbuïen and from 1700 only one still spoke of Nes. 20140530 Kerkhof Nes Akkrum Fr NL.jpg, The graveyard and belfry in Nes in 2014, with in the background the Water Tower of Akkrum. The old center of Nes is located on the co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mildam
Mildam () is a village in Heerenveen in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 685 in January 2017. Louis Le Roy's "eco-cathedral" is located here. There is a windmill in the village, De Tjongermolen. History The village was first mentioned in 1523 as tho Meyledam, and either means middle dam or dam of Meila (person). Mildam developed in the 18th century near a place where the river could be crossed. Nowadays, it is more of a suburb of Heerenveen. The current Dutch Reformed church was rebuilt in 1726. In 1840, Mildam was home to 297 people. The Tjongermolen is a ''polder A polder () is a low-lying tract of land that forms an artificial hydrology, hydrological entity, enclosed by embankments known as levee, dikes. The three types of polder are: # Land reclamation, Land reclaimed from a body of water, such as a ...'' mill built in 1983 to replace a ruinous mill from 1869. Before 1934, Mildam was part of the Schoterland municipality. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luinjeberd
Luinjeberd () is a village in the Heerenveen municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands , Terminology of the Low Countries, informally Holland, is a country in Northwestern Europe, with Caribbean Netherlands, overseas territories in the Caribbean. It is the largest of the four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Nether .... It had a population of around 430 in January 2017. History The village was first mentioned in 1281 as Lyedingaberde, and means "village of the people of Ludo (person)". Luinjeberd was home to 586 people. The bell tower dates from 1921. Before 1934, Luinjeberd was part of the Aengwirden municipality. References External links Populated places in Friesland Heerenveen {{Friesland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katlijk
Katlijk ( West Frisian: ''Ketlik'') is a village in Heerenveen in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands , Terminology of the Low Countries, informally Holland, is a country in Northwestern Europe, with Caribbean Netherlands, overseas territories in the Caribbean. It is the largest of the four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Nether .... It had a population of around 610 in 2017. History The village was first mentioned in 1315 as Kathaleke. The etymology is unclear. The village had a chapel as early as 1254. In 1525, a church without tower was built. The double bell tower has been restored in 1930. In 1840, Katlijk was home to 241 people. Before 1934, Katlijk was part of the Schoterland municipality. Gallery File:'t Slotsje.jpg, 't Slotsje File:Klokkenstoek Katlijk.jpg, Belfry Katlijk File:Hervormde Jeugdkamp Katlijk, Bestanddeelnr 902-8888.jpg, Youth camp Katlijk (1948) References External links Populated places in Friesland Heerenveen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jubbega
Jubbega () is a village in the north of the Netherlands, located in the municipality of Heerenveen, Friesland. In 2021, it had a population of 3,255, mai History 15th–18th century The village was first mentioned in 1408 as Jobbegae, and means village of Jobbe (person). The village merged with neighbouring Schurega, together known as Jubbega-Schurega. The Dutch Reformed Church in Jubbega was completed in 1715. The tower was completed in 1910. In 1774, a new sluice was constructed for the peat Peat is an accumulation of partially Decomposition, decayed vegetation or organic matter. It is unique to natural areas called peatlands, bogs, mires, Moorland, moors, or muskegs. ''Sphagnum'' moss, also called peat moss, is one of the most ... excavation and a little settlement developed around the sluice. 19th–21st century In 1840, Jubbega-Schurega was home to 203 people. In 1934, the municipality of Schoterland was split up. Jubbega was annexed to Heerenveen. In the 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoornsterzwaag
Hoornsterzwaag () is a small village in Heerenveen in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands , Terminology of the Low Countries, informally Holland, is a country in Northwestern Europe, with Caribbean Netherlands, overseas territories in the Caribbean. It is the largest of the four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Nether .... It had a population of around 830 in January 2017. History The village was first mentioned in 1408 as Suage, and means "cattle field belonging to Oudehorne". The church dates from 1621 and was extensively restored in 1856. The current bell tower dates from 2007. In 1840, Hoornsterzwaag was home to 151 people. Before 1934, Hoornsterzwaag was part of the Schoterland municipality. Gallery File:Verveners huisje en dikke Eik. Op de grens van Hoornsterzwaag Jubbega.JPG, Little house in Hoornsterzwaag File:Einde Jubbega begin Hoornsterzwaag.JPG, End of Jubbega, start of Hoornsterzwaag File:De Poppebeam fan Jobbegea Hoornsterzwaag.JPG, Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gersloot
Gersloot () is a village in Heerenveen in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands , Terminology of the Low Countries, informally Holland, is a country in Northwestern Europe, with Caribbean Netherlands, overseas territories in the Caribbean. It is the largest of the four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Nether .... The village was first mentioned in 1281 as Gerslach and means tapered ditch. It used to have a church, but it was demolished in 1735, and only the bell tower remains. In 1840, it was home to 146 people. Before 1934, Gersloot was part of the Aengwirden municipality. Gallery File:Gersloot Tripgemaal 510451.jpg, Pumping station Tripgemaal File:Gersloot machinistenwoning 510452.jpg, House in Gersloot References External links Populated places in Friesland Heerenveen {{Friesland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
