Lierop is a village in the
Dutch
Dutch commonly refers to:
* Something of, from, or related to the Netherlands
* Dutch people ()
* Dutch language ()
Dutch may also refer to:
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province of
North Brabant
North Brabant ( nl, Noord-Brabant ; Brabantian: ; ), also unofficially called Brabant, is a province in the south of the Netherlands. It borders the provinces of South Holland and Gelderland to the north, Limburg to the east, Zeeland to the we ...
. It is located in the municipality of
Someren
Someren () is a municipality and town in the province of North Brabant in the Southern Netherlands. As of January 2019, the municipality had 19,322 inhabitants, with over half of the population residing in the town. Someren, just south of Helmond ...
, about 7 km south of
Helmond
Helmond (; called ''Héllemond'' in the local dialect) is a city and municipality in the Metropoolregio Eindhoven of the province of North Brabant in the Southern Netherlands.
Helmond is home to several textile and metal companies. The Vlisco fa ...
.
History
The village was first mentioned in 1155 as Lirdob. The etymology is unknown. Lierop develop along the Kleine Aa. A church was built in 1569.
The Holy Name of Jesus Church was built between 1890 and 1892, and has a large domed tower in
Romano-Gothic
Romano-Gothic refers to an architectural style, also called Early Gothic, which evolved in Europe in the 12th century from the Romanesque style, and was an early style in Gothic architecture. In England "Early English Gothic" remains the usual te ...
style. There used to be four towers on the corner, but after war damage in 1944 only two have been restored.
Lierop was home to 288 people in 1840.
Lierop was a separate municipality until 1935, when it became part of
Someren
Someren () is a municipality and town in the province of North Brabant in the Southern Netherlands. As of January 2019, the municipality had 19,322 inhabitants, with over half of the population residing in the town. Someren, just south of Helmond ...
.
The spoken language is
Peellands (an
East Brabantian
East Brabantian ( nl, Oost Noord-Brabants or Oost Brabants) is one of the main divisions of the Brabantian dialect group recognized by the ''Woordenboek van de Brabantse dialecten''. East Brabantian dialects are mainly spoken in the eastern part of ...
dialect, which is very similar to colloquial
Dutch
Dutch commonly refers to:
* Something of, from, or related to the Netherlands
* Dutch people ()
* Dutch language ()
Dutch may also refer to:
Places
* Dutch, West Virginia, a community in the United States
* Pennsylvania Dutch Country
People E ...
).
[Jos & Cor Swanenberg: Taal in stad en land: Oost-Brabants, ]
Lierop is known internationally amongst
motocross
Motocross is a form of off-road motorcycle racing held on enclosed off-road circuits. The sport evolved from motorcycle trials competitions held in the United Kingdom.
History
Motocross first evolved in Britain from motorcycle trials competi ...
enthusiasts as a venue for the world championship Motocross Grand Prix series. The circuit was established in 1972,
and is situated approximately 1 km from the village, stages Grand Prix events in September under the organisation of the local MAC Lierop club. The circuit, consisting of loamy sand, is seen as one of the toughest in Europe.
Gallery
File:Herberghe de Coeckepanne Lierop P1110023.jpg, Inn de Coeckepanne
File:Dorpspomp Lierop P1110012.jpg, Village pump
File:Boomen 7, Lierop.JPG, Farm in Lierop
File:Van Dongenstraat Lierop P1110003.jpg, Street view
References
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Populated places in North Brabant
Former municipalities of North Brabant
Someren