Klein Agelo is a hamlet in the
Dutch province of
Overijssel
Overijssel (; ; ; ) is a Provinces of the Netherlands, province of the Netherlands located in the eastern part of the country. The province's name comes from the perspective of the Prince-Bishopric of Utrecht, Episcopal principality of Utrecht ...
. It is a part of the municipality of
Dinkelland, and lies about 10 km north of
Oldenzaal
Oldenzaal (; Tweants: ''Oldnzel'') is a municipality and a city in the eastern province of Overijssel in the Netherlands. It is part of the region of Twente and is close to the German border.
It received city rights in 1249. Historically, the ...
and very close to
Ootmarsum.
It was first mentioned in 1408 as "Luttiken Agele". It is called Klein (Little) to distinguish from
Groot Agelo (Big). Since 2009, both hamlets are listed under Agelo.
Klein Agelo is mentioned on direction signs, however there are no place name signs to indicate that you have arrived in the hamlet.
In the rural countryside some good examples can be found of timber framed barns and farmhouses build in the local traditional style of the
Low German house.
Gallery
Voor- en zijgevel - Klein Agelo - 20477980 - RCE.jpg, Old style cottage
Aanzicht - Klein Agelo - 20125508 - RCE.jpg, Old style barn
Zij- en kopgevel - Klein Agelo - 20477984 - RCE.jpg, Old style barn
References
Populated places in Overijssel
Dinkelland
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