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Kardingermaar
The Kardingermaar is a maar (waterway) in the province of Groningen in the Netherlands. It is, for the most part, the border between the municipalities of Bedum and Ten Boer. History It once formed the most important drainage of the ''Vierendeel'', the eastern part of the Innersdijken which transported its water to the North, to the Winsumerdiep at Onderdendam. On the eastside there was a portage, named the ''Rollen'' which served as a shipping link with the Damsterdiep canal. The water is named after the ''Kardingereed''. The area west of the village of Sint-Annen. After a major reconstruction, performed during the mid-seventies of the twentieth century, the drainage was drastically improved. The region of the ''Vierendeel'' is combined with the area south of Bedum and now drains off through the ''Harm Westerskanaal'' and the pumping station ''Casper Hommes'' on the Boterdiep just north of Zuidwolde. At the moment only the part between the railway-route Bedum - Stedu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kardingermaar Vanaf Keesrieftil (zuiden)
The Kardingermaar is a maar (waterway) in the province of Groningen in the Netherlands. It is, for the most part, the border between the municipalities of Bedum and Ten Boer. History It once formed the most important drainage of the ''Vierendeel'', the eastern part of the Innersdijken which transported its water to the North, to the Winsumerdiep at Onderdendam. On the eastside there was a portage, named the ''Rollen'' which served as a shipping link with the Damsterdiep canal. The water is named after the ''Kardingereed''. The area west of the village of Sint-Annen. After a major reconstruction, performed during the mid-seventies of the twentieth century, the drainage was drastically improved. The region of the ''Vierendeel'' is combined with the area south of Bedum and now drains off through the ''Harm Westerskanaal'' and the pumping station ''Casper Hommes'' on the Boterdiep just north of Zuidwolde. At the moment only the part between the railway-route Bedum - Stedu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Portage
Portage or portaging (Canada: ; ) is the practice of carrying water craft or cargo over land, either around an obstacle in a river, or between two bodies of water. A path where items are regularly carried between bodies of water is also called a ''portage.'' The term comes from French, where means "to carry," as in "portable". In Canada, the term "carrying-place" was sometimes used. Early French explorers in New France and French Louisiana encountered many rapids and cascades. The Native Americans carried their canoes over land to avoid river obstacles. Over time, important portages were sometimes provided with canals with locks, and even portage railways. Primitive portaging generally involves carrying the vessel and its contents across the portage in multiple trips. Small canoes can be portaged by carrying them inverted over one's shoulders and the center strut may be designed in the style of a yoke to facilitate this. Historically, voyageurs often employed tump lines on t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thesinge
Thesinge (Gronings: ''Taisen'') is a village in the municipality of Groningen, in the Dutch province of Groningen. The Benedictine monastery of ''Germania'' was founded in Thesinge in 1205. History The village was first mentioned in 786 or 787 as Thelingi, and means "(monastery) of the people of Thiasa (person)". The Benedictine monastery Germania was founded in 1205 near the village. Thesinge is a ''terp'' (artificial living hill) village with a rectangular structure. The monastery was destroyed in 1584 during the Reformation. Most of the buildings were demolished 1629 except for the church. The St Felicitas Church of the monastery became the Dutch Reformed church. It was built in the 13th century, but extensively modified and rebuilt in 1786. The church was restored between 1972 and 1973. It was decommissioned in 1971, and is used to weddings. The grist mill Germania was built in 1825, however a wind mill had been at the location before 1649. It was originally a post mill, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Culvert
A culvert is a structure that channels water past an obstacle or to a subterranean waterway. Typically embedded so as to be surrounded by soil, a culvert may be made from a pipe, reinforced concrete or other material. In the United Kingdom, the word can also be used for a longer artificially buried watercourse. Culverts are commonly used both as cross-drains to relieve drainage of ditches at the roadside, and to pass water under a road at natural drainage and stream crossings. When they are found beneath roads, they are frequently empty. A culvert may also be a bridge-like structure designed to allow vehicle or pedestrian traffic to cross over the waterway while allowing adequate passage for the water. Culverts come in many sizes and shapes including round, elliptical, flat-bottomed, open-bottomed, pear-shaped, and box-like constructions. The culvert type and shape selection is based on a number of factors including requirements for hydraulic performance, limitations on up ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zuidwolde, Groningen
Zuidwolde is a village in Het Hogeland municipality in the province of Groningen, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 1,010 in January 2017. History The village was first mentioned in 1399 as "up Zuytwolde", and means "southern woods". Zuidwolde developed in the middle ages in a forest rich moorland. It was initially build on small house ''terp''s (artificial living hills), but developed into a linear settlement with two churches: Zuidwolde and Noordwolde. In 1653, the Boterdiep was dug cutting the village into two parts. The tower of the Dutch Reformed church dates from the 12th century and was enlarged around 1638. The church has 13th century elements, but was altered several times during its history. In 1854, it was shortened slightly in order to widen the road. Zuidwolde was home to 425 people in 1840. During the 20th century, Zuidwolde became a commuter's village of the city of Groningen. Gallery File:Kerk1 Zuidwolde Groningen.jpg, Church of Zuidwolde File: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boterdiep
Boterdiep (Gronings: ''Botterdaip''; translation: Butter Deep) is a canal in the Province of Groningen in the Netherlands. It was intended for the inland navigation. The name relates to the dairy products transported through the canal. It used have its source in the centre of Groningen, but has been rerouted to the . History In the 15th century, the Cleisloot provided a connection to Bedum north of the city of Groningen. In 1625, the ditch was transformed into a canal which resulted in Zuidwolde being cut into two parts. In 1653, the Boterdiep was extended to Onderdendam In 1660, it was extended to Kantens, and reached Uithuizen in 1695 where it ended in a little harbour. From the 17th century until the beginning of the 20th century, the Boterdiep was a main inland canal, and was aligned on either side by towpaths. The canal used to begin at the in the centre of Groningen. In the early 20th century, the was dug, and in 1912, the Boterdiep was re-routed to the new canal. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pumping Station
Pumping stations, also called pumphouses in situations such as well drilling, drilled wells and drinking water, are facilities containing pumps and equipment for pumping fluids from one place to another. They are used for a variety of infrastructure systems, such as the supply of water to canals, the drainage of low-lying land, and the removal of sewage to processing sites. A pumping station is an integral part of a pumped-storage hydroelectricity installation. Canal water supply In countries with canal systems, pumping stations are also frequent. Because of the way the system of canal locks work, water is lost from the upper part of a canal each time a vessel passes through. Also, most lock gates are not watertight, so some water leaks from the higher levels of the canal to those lower down. Obviously, the water has to be replaced or eventually the upper levels of the canal would not hold enough water to be navigable. Canals are usually fed by diverting water from streams and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Onderdendam
Onderdendam is a village in Het Hogeland municipality in the province of Groningen, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 600 in January 2017. History The village is first mentioned in 1252 as "et ulderna domme". Even though it seemingly translates to "below the dam", the etymology is unclear. Onderdendam developed in the 16th and 17th century at the intersection of land- and waterways. In 1653, the Boterdiep was built which further enhanced its position, and it became a village of warehouses and traders. The Dutch Reformed church is a small domed church built in 1840 as a replacement of the church of . The court house was built in 1804 as a wide white plastered building on the main street. Later it became an inn. In 1811, Onderdendam became the capital of the municipality Bedum. Onderdendam was home to 498 people in 1840. Around 1900, Bedum started to outgrow Onderdendam. Onderdendam was part of the municipality of Bedum until 2019 when it was became part of the muni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ditch
A ditch is a small to moderate divot created to channel water. A ditch can be used for drainage, to drain water from low-lying areas, alongside roadways or fields, or to channel water from a more distant source for plant irrigation. Ditches are commonly seen around farmland, especially in areas that have required drainage, such as The Fens in eastern England and much of the Netherlands. Roadside ditches may provide a hazard to motorists and cyclists, whose vehicles may crash into them and get damaged, flipped over, or stuck and cause major injury, especially in poor weather conditions and rural areas. Etymology In Anglo-Saxon, the word ''dïc'' already existed and was pronounced "deek" in northern England and "deetch" in the south. The origins of the word lie in digging a trench and forming the upcast soil into a bank alongside it. This practice has meant that the name ''dïc'' was given to either the excavation or the bank, and evolved to both the words "dike"/"dyke" and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
