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Achtkarspelen
Achtkarspelen () is a Municipalities of the Netherlands, municipality in the Provinces of the Netherlands, province of Friesland in the Northern Netherlands. In 2021, it had a population of 27,900. History The name ''Achtkarspelen'', literally meaning "eight parishes", is derived from the original eight parishes within the ''grietenij'', namely: Augustinusga, Buitenpost (the capital), Drogeham, De Kooten, Kortwoude, Lutkepost, Surhuizum and Twijzel. Achtkarspelen held a separate status within Friesland for many years. In the Middle Ages Achtkarspelen fell under the Roman Catholic Diocese of Münster, Bishopric of Münster, meanwhile the rest of Friesland was a part of the Episcopal principality of Utrecht, Bishopric of Utrecht. The ''grietenij'' Achtkarspelen became a List of municipalities of the Netherlands, municipality in 1851 as a result of the Municipality Act of Minister of the Interior Johan Rudolph Thorbecke. Population centres The administrative centre in the municip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kootstertille
Kootstertille () is a village in Achtkarspelen in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 2500 in 2017. History The village was first mentioned in 1508 as Wigher ter Tille. Kootstertille means bridge near the village of Kooten (=little houses) which was built in 1571. The settlement quickly outgrew Kooten, and both were officially merged in 1959 as Koostertille. In 1840, it was home to 132 people. The Protestant church was built in 1883. Its location along the canal which is nowadays called Prinses Margriet Canal started to attract industry. In the late 1930s, the canal was diverted and a little harbour was created which further stimulated development. Gallery File:Boerderij aan de doorgaande weg no 17 uit 1772.JPG, Farm in Kootstertille File:Huisjes aan de Oudewei van Kootsretille naar Buitenpost.JPG, Little houses/farms File:Voormalig melkfabriek Kootstertille.jpg, Former dairy factory File:Coaster Sunrise (IMO 7217042) at scrapyard.jpg, Sun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surhuisterveen
Surhuisterveen () is the largest of the 12 villages of the municipality of Achtkarspelen, in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. As of 1 January 2017, Surhuisterveen had a population of 5,929. General information The village was first mentioned in 1603 as Surhustera feen. Surhuisterveen began to develop at the end of the 16th century as peat-excavators and boatmen built their homes in the area. The name Surhuisterveen refers to the time of the peat-colonies, and means "the peat-bogs of Surhuizum". The earliest settlers were mainly Mennonites. Surhuizum is another constituent village of Achtkarspelen, which is significantly smaller, but also significantly older than Surhuisterveen. After World War II, Surhuisterveen became a regional centre with an emphasis on retail. The Protestant Church was built in 1685. The Mennonite Church dates from 1801. The grist mill Koartwâld or Feanstermoune was built in 1864. In 1907, an electro motor was installed. The windmill sail was d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerkesklooster
Gerkesklooster () is a village in Achtkarspelen in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It forms, together with Stroobos, the double village Gerkesklooster-Stroobos. The double village had a population of around 1144 in 2017, with 812 in Gerkesklooster and 332 in Stroobos. History The village was first mentioned in 1240 as "in Wigarathorpe1", and in 1393, it was called Gherkescloester, meaning "monastery of Gerke". In 1240, Gerke Harkema founded monastery Jeruzalem in the village. In 1580, during the Reformation, the monastery was demolished except for the brewery which was turned into a church. The current serves as the Protestant church, and has been extensively modified. After a sluice was built in the canal from Dokkum to Groningen, a second settlement developed called Stroobos. There is an American wind mill from 1923 near the village which serves as a pumping station to remove excess water from the ''polder A polder () is a low-lying tract of land that forms ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buitenpost
Buitenpost (''Bûtenpost'' in West Frisian) is a village in north-east Friesland in the Netherlands. It lies approximately halfway between the cities of Leeuwarden (the capital of Friesland) and Groningen, in the northern part of the municipality of Achtkarspelen. With 5,762 inhabitants, Buitenpost is the second largest settlement in the municipality. Buitenpost is home to the Netherlands' largest botanical herbal garden. History The village was first mentioned in 1388 as Post, and means outside bridge. Buiten (outside) was added to distinguish from the hamlet of . Buitenpost is a road village which developed along the main road from Leeuwarden to Groningen, and became the capital of the ''grietenij'' (predecessor of a municipality) Achtkarspelen. The tower of the Protestant church was constructed around 1200 and enlarged in the 16th century. The church dates from the 15th century, but was damaged in a fire in 1594, and restored between 1611 and 1613. There were two ''stins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surhuizum
Surhuizum () is a village in Achtkarspelen in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands , Terminology of the Low Countries, informally Holland, is a country in Northwestern Europe, with Caribbean Netherlands, overseas territories in the Caribbean. It is the largest of the four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Nether .... It had a population of around 1300 in 2017. Surhuizum is known for its church tower. The village was first mentioned in 1224 as Sutherhusum, and means "houses in the south". The tower of the Protestant Church dates from around 1300 and is much older than and detached from the church. The tower is entirely built in bricks including the spire, and is the only all brick tower in the northern provinces of the Netherlands. The original church was heavily damaged by the Spanish in the late-16th century. In 1617, a new church was built and replaced in 1734. In 1840, Surhuizum was home to 664 people. Gallery File:Oude smederij..JPG, Former smithy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twijzelerheide
Twijzelerheide () is a village in Achtkarspelen in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands , Terminology of the Low Countries, informally Holland, is a country in Northwestern Europe, with Caribbean Netherlands, overseas territories in the Caribbean. It is the largest of the four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Nether .... It had a population of around 1800 in 2017. A dialect of Wood Frisian, Westereendersk dialect, is spoken in this village. The village was first mentioned in 1718 as heyde, and means "heath near Twijzel". Twijzelerheide developed in the 19th century as a heath cultivation project. The Dutch Reformed Church dates from 1878. Twijzelerheide and Zwagerbosch have grown together, and nowadays share resources and can be considered a twin village. Gallery File:Twizelerheide, Herfoarme tsjerke en gebou De Mienskip.jpg , Dutch Reformed Church File:Bjirkewei 15.JPG, Little house File:Woning met bloemenpracht aan het Wyldpaad.JPG, Flowers in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twijzel
Twijzel () is a village in Achtkarspelen in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands, 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 r ... 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 P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harkema
Harkema () is a village in the municipality of Achtkarspelen, province of Friesland, the Netherlands , Terminology of the Low Countries, informally Holland, is a country in Northwestern Europe, with Caribbean Netherlands, overseas territories in the Caribbean. It is the largest of the four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Nether .... Harkema is in the eastern part of Friesland, north of Drachten. It was once known as ''Harkema-Opeinde''. As of January 2017, the village had a population of 4,295. History The village was first mentioned in 1530 as ''Opeyndt''. The name ''Harkema'' means 'settlement of the descendants of Buwe Harkema'. In 1972, the name was officially changed from ''Harkema-Opeinde'' to ''Harkema''. Harkema was originally a peat-excavation settlement. The initial linear settlement which mainly consisted of sod houses disappeared in the 18th century, but re-emerged during the 19th century. In 1840, it was home to 484 people. In 1883, a ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stroobos
Stroobos () is a village in Achtkarspelen in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. The settlement of Stroobos used to be divided between Friesland and Groningen. In 1993, the entire village was transferred to Friesland. It forms, together with Gerkesklooster, the double village Gerkesklooster-Stroobos. The double village had a population of around 1144 in 2017, with 812 in Gerkesklooster and 332 in Stroobos. History Gerkesklooster was established first as a village near a monastery. Strobos was first mentioned around 1660, and means a large bundle of straw. After a sluice was built in the canal from Dokkum to Groningen Groningen ( , ; ; or ) is the capital city and main municipality of Groningen (province), Groningen province in the Netherlands. Dubbed the "capital of the north", Groningen is the largest place as well as the economic and cultural centre of ..., it developed into a village. In 1840, Strobos was home to 417 people. In 1850, a wharf was built in Stroob ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drogeham
Drogeham () is a village of about 1,700 inhabitants in the Dutch province of Friesland. It is in a rural area of the municipality of Achtkarspelen. Agriculture still plays an important part in the town, but small-scale industry is on the increase. Many people have their jobs in nearby larger towns like Drachten, Surhuisterveen, and Leeuwarden. The most common language is still West Frisian although there are more and more people coming to Drogeham who have Dutch Dutch or Nederlands commonly refers to: * Something of, from, or related to the Netherlands ** Dutch people as an ethnic group () ** Dutch nationality law, history and regulations of Dutch citizenship () ** Dutch language () * In specific terms, i ... as their mother-tongue. History The village was first mentioned in 1475 as Asterham, Drogheham, and means dry land in a bend of a stream. Drogeham developed to the west of the monastery of . The tower of the Protestant church of Drogeham dates from circa 1225 and was rest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boelenslaan
Boelenslaan () is a village in Achtkarspelen municipality in Friesland province in the northern Netherlands. As of January 2017, Boelenslaan has 1141 inhabitants The village is in the "Friese Wouden" in the Frisian forests. History The village was first mentioned in 1899 as Boelenslaan, and means (dead-end) road to the settlement of the Boelens family. The Boelens family used to be '' grietman'' (mayors) who owned large parcels of land. Boelenslaan was originally a peat excavation settlement. In 1852, a church was built. The white church is a chapel of the Continued Reformed Church. The Flag of Boelenslaan The color red refers to the heathland and the severability fight of the population, the color yellow refers to the Sandgrounds. The color green refers to Friese Wouden, from the village area. The silver rose is the coat of arms of the noble family Nobility is a social class found in many societies that have an aristocracy (class), aristocracy. It is normally appointed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Augustinusga
Augustinusga () is a village in the municipality of Achtkarspelen, Friesland province, The Netherlands. Augustinusga lies in the eastern part of the province of Friesland, 10 km north of Drachten. As of 2017, it had a population of 1233. History The village was first mentioned around 1240 as "parrochia beati Augustini", and means "village of Augustine of Hippo". Augustinusga is a road village which developed on the intersection of the roads from Buitenpost to Drachten and Surhuizum. In 1240, Gerke Harkema from Augustinusga founded the village of Gerkesklooster. In 1242, Huwe Harkema, his brother, founded . The Protestant church of Augustinusga was built in the 15th century and has a 13th-century tower which is slightly detached from the church. The poldermolen is a tjasker The tjasker (West Frisian: , German: ) is a small type of windmill used solely for drainage purposes. It is distinctive for its simple construction, featuring only a single inclined shaft that carri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
