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Strubben–Kniphorstbos
The Strubben–Kniphorstbos is a nature reserve of 377 hectares, located between Anloo and Schipborg in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is the only Archaeology of Northern Europe, archaeological reserve in the Netherlands. The park's composite name is derived from the 'stubby' oaks in the area, and by , who was in the 19th century the owner of the then heathlands. Beginning in 1938, the site was for the most part of the 20th century used as a military training ground. Reserve In 2006 the area was placed under the administration of Staatsbosbeheer and designated as an archaeological Rijksmonument, national monument. The layout of the forest was then managed according to the landscape approach, taking into account the historical land use in different periods. As a nature reserve, the reserve partly falls under the Drentsche Aa National Landscape, Drentsche Aa area, a Natura 2000 area. The province of Drenthe is rich in archaeological remains of the funnelbeaker culture, with 54 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anloo
Anloo is a village in the Netherlands, Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Aa en Hunze, and lies about 10 km east of Assen. History The village was first mentioned in 1139 as Anloe. The etymology in unclear. Anloo is an ''esdorp'' which developed in the Early Middle Ages on the Hondsrug. It was the capital of the ' (medieval judicial area) Oostermoer, one of six ''dingspel''s of Drenthe. The village has two ''brinks'' (village squares). The eastern square contains the church on an elevated position. The western square is elongated and contained the former ''havezate'' (manor house) Elentsborg which was demolished in 1838. The Magnus Church dates from around 1100 and was a replacement of a wooden church. It was extended several times during its history. The spire of the tower 1757. The church was restored between 1941 and 1944. There are wall paintings about the life of Mary, mother of Jesus which have been made around 1300. During the Middle Ages, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
