Twijzel ( fry, Twizel) is a village in
Achtkarspelen
Achtkarspelen () is a municipality in Friesland in the northern Netherlands.
History
The name ''Achtkarspelen'', literally meaning "eight parishes", is derived from the original eight parishes within the ''grietenij'', namely: Augustinusga, Buite ...
in the province of
Friesland
Friesland (, ; official fry, Fryslân ), historically and traditionally known as Frisia, is a province of the Netherlands located in the country's northern part. It is situated west of Groningen, northwest of Drenthe and Overijssel, north of ...
, the
Netherlands
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, with a population of around 1080.
The village was first mentioned around 1240 as Twislum, and means near the crossroads. Twijzel was a stretched
linear settlement
A linear settlement is a (normally small to medium-sized) settlement or group of buildings that is formed in a long line. Many of these settlements are formed along a transport route, such as a road, river, or canal. Others form due to physical re ...
along the road. The Dutch Reformed Church has a 13th century tower. The church itself was built in 1692 as a replacement of its medieval predecessor.
Twijzel was home to 927 people in 1840.
Notable buildings
* The
Protestant church of Twijzel
Gallery
File:Cafe aan de Rijksweg.JPG, Pub in Twijzel
File:Plaatsnaambord Twijzel.jpg, Welcome to Twijzel
File:Dwarshuis Boerderij.JPG, Farm in Twijzel
File:20210811 Twizeler Mieden2.jpg, Twijzeler Mieden
References
Achtkarspelen
Populated places in Friesland
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