Saasveld is a village in the
Dutch province of
Overijssel
Overijssel (, ; nds, Oaveriessel ; german: Oberyssel) is a Provinces of the Netherlands, province of the Netherlands located in the eastern part of the country. The province's name translates to "across the IJssel", from the perspective of the ...
. It is a part of the municipality of
Dinkelland
Dinkelland () is a Municipalities of the Netherlands, municipality in the eastern Netherlands. For a short time it was known as Denekamp (one of its component towns) until it was renamed in 2002.
Population centres
Notable people
* Johan Jon ...
, and lies about 7 km north of
Hengelo.
Overview
It was first mentioned in 1145 as Saterslo. The etymology is unclear. The castle Saterslo was first mentioned in 1361. It was surrounded by swaps and often raided the countryside.
After the
reformation, a
clandestine church was constructed inside the castle.
The castle was demolished in 1818,
and a church was built in Saasveld.
The current Saint Plechelmus Church dates from 1926,
and is tall.
In 1870, the
gristmill ''Soaseler Möl'' was constructed.
Gallery
File:Overzicht van de voorgevel - Saasveld - 20427768 - RCE.jpg, Village shop (1983)
File:Soaseler Möl Saasveld.jpg, Windmill ''Soaseler Möl''
File:Reproductie door A.de Haen de Jonge 1707-1748 - Saasveld - 20194075 - RCE.jpg, Drawing of Saterslo (1722-1748)
References
Populated places in Overijssel
Twente
Dinkelland
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