Klein Agelo is a hamlet in the
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province of
Overijssel. It is a part of the municipality of
Dinkelland, and lies about 10 km north of
Oldenzaal
Oldenzaal (; Tweants: ''Oldnzel'') is a municipality and a city in the eastern province of Overijssel in the Netherlands. It is part of the region of Twente and is close to the German border.
It received city rights in 1249. Historically, the city ...
and very close to
Ootmarsum
Ootmarsum is a city in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is a part of the municipality of Dinkelland, and lies about 10 km north of Oldenzaal.
In 2001, the city of Ootmarsum had 4227 inhabitants. The built-up area of the city was 1.5 ...
.
It was first mentioned in 1408 as "Luttiken Agele". It is called Klein (Little) to distinguish from
Groot Agelo
Groot Agelo is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is a part of the municipality of Dinkelland, and lies about 9 km north of Oldenzaal.
It was first mentioned in 1252 as "Wicherus et Ludolfus filius suus de Agelo". The etymolog ...
(Big). Since 2009, both hamlets are listed under Agelo.
Klein Agelo is mentioned on direction signs, however there are no place name signs to indicate that you have arrived in the hamlet.
In the rural countryside some good examples can be found of timber framed barns and farmhouses build in the local traditional style of the
Low German house
The Low German house or ''Fachhallenhaus'' is a type of timber-framed farmhouse found in northern Germany and the easternmost Netherlands, which combines living quarters, byre and barn under one roof. It is built as a large hall with bays on the ...
.
Gallery
Voor- en zijgevel - Klein Agelo - 20477980 - RCE.jpg, Old style cottage
Aanzicht - Klein Agelo - 20125508 - RCE.jpg, Old style barn
Zij- en kopgevel - Klein Agelo - 20477984 - RCE.jpg, Old style barn
References
Populated places in Overijssel
Dinkelland
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