Roswinkel is a
village
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in the
Netherlands
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. It is part of the
Emmen municipality in
Drenthe, and is located close to the border with
Germany
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History
Roswinkel developed in the 13th century from
Weerdinge.
It was first mentioned in 1327 as "In marka de Werdighen juxta Roeswinkel", and the name means "enclosed land near
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It already had a church. In the 15th century, it became a parish. The current church dates from 1759.
In 1840, it was home to 561 people.
References
Populated places in Drenthe
Emmen, Netherlands
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