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Weststellingwerf
Weststellingwerf (; Stellingwarfs: or ) is a municipality in the province of Friesland in the northern Netherlands. It is one of the municipalities of Friesland, where the spoken language is not West Frisian; instead, Stellingwerfs, a dialect of Dutch Low Saxon, is spoken here. Population centres A small part of the village Willemsoord lays within Weststellingwerf and Noordwolde-Zuid is also mainly named as a village, but stated by municipality as a hamlet. The other hamlets are: Boekelte, Gracht, Munnekezeel, Overburen, Rijsberkampen, Rode Dorp, Schoterzijl (partially) and Zuid (partially) Topography ''Dutch Topographic map of the municipality of Weststellingwerf, 2013.'' Wolvega Wolvega is the capital city of Weststellingwerf. Transportation Railway Station: Wolvega Notable people * Peter Stuyvesant (1592–1672) last governor of New Amsterdam * Johan Eilerts de Haan (1865-1910) Dutch explorer and soldier * Johan van Minnen (1932–2016) journalist a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noordwolde, Friesland
Noordwolde ( fry, Noardwâlde) is a village in Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 3,600 as of 2017. , the settlement to the south of Noordwolde is considered a separate village. There is a restored windmill in the village, ''Windlust''. The National Museum of Weaving is located in the village. There is a natural lake, the Spokedam, which is partly surrounded by a beach, on the outskirts of Noordwolde. There are several camp sites near the lake such as "Hanestede" and the bungalow park "The Bosmeer". There is a swimming pool beside the Spokedam. There are two supermarkets and several other shops and restaurants in the village and the largest model train shop (G-scale) in Europe is in Noordwolde. History The village was first mentioned in 1408 as Noortwolde, and means "northern woods". Noordwolde is a peat excavation village which developed at the intersection of the Hoofdstraat with the Kolonievaart. Up to the 19th cent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
De Hoeve
De Hoeve is a village in the Dutch municipality of Weststellingwerf in Friesland. It is located in an agriculture area between Wolvega and Noordwolde. De Hoeve has approximately 410 inhabitants (2017). - Weststellingwerf municipality History De Hoeve is not a very old village. For the first time it was mentioned by its name in 1938. On a map of 1664 the territory was only heather. Shortly after that people built two farmhouses: an Oosterhoeve (East Hoeve) and a Westerhoeve (West Hoeve). A new map, drawn in 1718 shows both farmhouses. The area around it is also called Vinkegahoeve and Steggerdahoeve because they are in the neighbourhood of the small villages |
Oldetrijne
Oldetrijne ( fry, Aldetrine) is a village in Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 210 in 2017. The village was first mentioned in 1320 as Ostrinde, and means "old border line". Olde (old) has been added to distinguish from Nijetrijne. Oldetrijne is a road village which developed along the Schoterzijl to Wolvega Wolvega ( nds, Wolvege), ( fry, Wolvegea) is the largest town in the municipality of Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland (Fryslan), in the Netherlands. It had a population of around 13,090 in 2021. Wolvega is the capital and largest town ... road. The Dutch Reformed church dates from 1870. In 1979, the church is also in use as the village house. Oldetrijne was home to 265 people in 1840. Gallery File:Fietsbrug - panoramio.jpg, Bicycle bridge File:Oldetrijne.jpg, Panorama of Oldetrijne References External links Geography of Weststellingwerf Populated places in Friesland {{Friesland-geo-st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boijl
Boijl ( fry, Boyl) is a village in Weststellingwerf 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 890 in 2017. The village was first mentioned in 1320 as Boilo. The etymology is unclear. The Dutch Reformed church dates from 1641 and has 12th century elements. It does not have a church, but a bell tower from around 1600. Boijl was home to 243 people in 1840. References External links Geography of Weststellingwerf Populated places in Friesland {{Friesland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
De Blesse
De Blesse (or ''Blesse'') is a village in Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 800 in 2017. Its windmill, ''De Mars'', was rebuilt in 1997. Before 1956, the village was called Blesse. History The village was first mentioned in 1439 as ter Blesse, and means "bare spot". The Blesbroggeschaans is a sconce built in 1583 along the main road of Friesland to Overijssel. In 1672 and 1673, it was besieged by Christoph Bernhard von Galen, the Prince-bishop of Münster, but did not get taken. The Dutch Reformed chapel dates from 1880. The grist mill A gristmill (also: grist mill, corn mill, flour mill, feed mill or feedmill) grinds cereal grain into flour and Wheat middlings, middlings. The term can refer to either the Mill (grinding), grinding mechanism or the building that holds it. Grist i ... ''De Mars'' was built in 1834. In the 1910s, an electro motor was installed and in 1958, the top of the windmill was demolished. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Langelille
Langelille ( fry, De Langelille) is a village in Weststellingwerf 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 220 in 2017. The village was first mentioned in 1580 as Langelijle. The etymology is unclear. In 1840, Langelille was home to 170 people. In 1896, a dairy factory was built in the village. References External links Geography of Weststellingwerf Populated places in Friesland {{Friesland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Munnekeburen
Munnekeburen ( fry, Munnikebuorren) is a village in Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 430 in 2017. The village was first mentioned in 1243 as Monkeburen, and means monk neighbourhood. The monks were from the Saint Odulphus monastery in Stavoren. Munnekeburen started as peat excavation settlement along the Padsloot. The Dutch Reformed church was rebuilt in 1806. It was extensively modified in 1860. Munnekeburen was home to 267 people in 1840, however that included a part of Langelille Langelille ( fry, De Langelille) is a village in Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_n .... References External links Geography of Weststellingwerf Populated places in Friesland {{Friesland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nijeholtpade
Nijeholtpade ( fry, Nijeholtpea) is a village in Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 485 in 2017. The village was first mentioned in 1399 as Nyeholepat, and means "new low-lying path". Nije (new) has been added to distinguish from Oldeholtpade Oldeholtpade ( fry, Aldeholtpea) is a village in Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 1,020 in 2017. The village was first mentioned in 1204 as "Holenpathe juxta Liennam1", and means "old lo .... The Dutch Reformed church was built in 1525, and has a bell tower. The church was a replacement of a wooden church. Nijeholtpade was home to 150 people in 1840. References External links Geography of Weststellingwerf Populated places in Friesland {{Friesland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nijeholtwolde
Nijeholtwolde ( fry, Nijeholtwâlde) is a village in Weststellingwerf 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 183 in 2017. The village was first mentioned in 1320 as Nieholtwolt, and means "new low-lying wood". Nije (new) has been added to distinguish from Oldeholtwolde. The church of Nijeholtwolde was demolished around 1700. There were no funds to rebuilt it, and a bell tower was constructed instead. The tower has been restored in 1982. In 1840, Nijeholtwolde was home to 225 people. References External links Geography of Weststellingwerf Populated places in Friesland {{Friesland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nijelamer
Nijelamer ( fry, Nijlemmer) is a village in Weststellingwerf 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 153 in 2017. The village was first mentioned in 1320 as Nienlameren. The etymology is unclear. It uses Nije (new) to distinguish from Oldelamer. Nijelamer has no church, but only a bell tower. The tower was restored in 1795. Nijelamer was home to 257 people in 1840. Gallery File:Schipsloot Nijelamer 02c.JPG, Canal view in Nijelamer File:Gemaal Nijelamer 1100.JPG, Former pumping used by the ice skating club References External links Geography of Weststellingwerf Populated places in Friesland {{Friesland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nijetrijne
Nijetrijne ( fry, Nijetrine) is a small village in Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands, with a population of around 113 as of 2017. There are three windmills in the village; De Reiger, De Rietvink, and a tjasker, the Boktjasker. History The village was first mentioned in 1320 as Nienwestrinde, and means "new border line". Nije (new) has been added to distinguish from Oldetrijne Oldetrijne ( fry, Aldetrine) is a village in Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 210 in 2017. The village was first mentioned in 1320 as Ostrinde, and means "old border line". Olde (old) ha .... The Dutch Reformed dates from 1919. Nijetrijne was home to 120 in 1840. Gallery File:Rottige Meente 01.JPG, Sluice in Nijetrijne File:Nijetrijne Jonkersvaart 2006.jpg, Jonkersvaart File:Veendershut - Nijetrijne - 20525186 - RCE.jpg, Peat excavator's hut (1946) References External links Geography of Weststellingw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oldeholtpade
Oldeholtpade ( fry, Aldeholtpea) is a village in Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 1,020 in 2017. The village was first mentioned in 1204 as "Holenpathe juxta Liennam1", and means "old low-lying path". Olde (old) has been added to distinguish from Nijeholtpade. Oldeholtpade is a road village which developed along the Wolvega Wolvega ( nds, Wolvege), ( fry, Wolvegea) is the largest town in the municipality of Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland (Fryslan), in the Netherlands. It had a population of around 13,090 in 2021. Wolvega is the capital and largest town ... to Oosterwolde road. The Dutch Reformed church was built in 1545 to replace a church from 1204. The tower was built in 1608. Oldeholtpade was home to 407 people in 1840. Gallery 3-Oldeholtpade - Stephanus-010.JPG, Stephanus Church References External links * Geography of Weststellingwerf Populated places in Friesland {{Friesland-geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
