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Weststellingwerf
Weststellingwerf (; Stellingwarfs: or ) is a Municipalities of the Netherlands, municipality in the province of Friesland in the northern Netherlands. It borders both Drenthe and Overijssel. It is one of the municipalities of Friesland where the spoken language is not West Frisian language, West Frisian; instead, Stellingwerfs, a dialect of Dutch Low Saxon, is spoken here. Population centres A small part of the village Willemsoord, Steenwijkerland, Willemsoord lays within Weststellingwerf and Noordwolde-Zuid is also mainly named as a village, but stated by municipality as a hamlet. The other hamlets are: Boekelte, Gracht (Weststellingwerf), Gracht, Munnekezeel, Overburen, Rijsberkampen, Rode Dorp (Weststellingwerf), Rode Dorp, Schoterzijl (partially) and Zuid, Friesland, Zuid (partially). Topography Administrative centre Wolvega is the administrative centre of Weststellingwerf, where the town hall is situated. Transport Weststellingwerf is served by Wolvega railway statio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wolvega
Wolvega (), () is the largest town in the municipality of Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland (Fryslan), in the Netherlands. It had a population of around 13,090 in 2021. Wolvega is the capital and largest town of the municipality. History The village was first mentioned in 1218, and means "settlement of Wolf (person)." The Dutch Reformed church was built in 1646 using material from its medieval predecessor. The tower was rebuilt after a fire in 1894. Lycklama State was a ''stins'' built in the early 17th century. It was built as a fortified building even though advances in warfare had made the construction obsolete. In 1626, Rinco van Lycklama became ''grietman'' (predecessor of mayor/judge) of Stellingwerf-Westeinde. In 1736, it was in a dilapidated state and demolished. The Catholic retirement home Huize Lycklama was later built in its place. Around 1820, the main road from Leeuwarden to Zwolle was constructed through Wolvega. In 1835, Wolvega became the capital of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noordwolde, Friesland
Noordwolde (; ) is a village in Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 3,600 as of 2017. , the settlement to the south of Noordwolde is considered a separate village. There is a restored windmill in the village, ''Windlust''. The National Museum of Weaving is located in the village. There is a natural lake, the Spokedam, which is partly surrounded by a beach, on the outskirts of Noordwolde. There are several camp sites near the lake such as "Hanestede" and the bungalow park "The Bosmeer". There is a swimming pool beside the Spokedam. There are two supermarkets and several other shops and restaurants in the village, and the largest model train shop (G-scale) in Europe is in Noordwolde. History The village was first mentioned in 1408 as Noortwolde, and means "northern woods". Noordwolde is a peat excavation village which developed at the intersection of the Hoofdstraat with the Kolonievaart. Up to the 19th century, it was th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
De Hoeve
De Hoeve is a village in the Dutch municipality of Weststellingwerf in Friesland. It is located in an agriculture area between Wolvega and Noordwolde. De Hoeve has approximately 410 inhabitants (2017). - Weststellingwerf municipality History De Hoeve is not a very old village. For the first time it was mentioned by its name in 1938. On a map of 1664 the territory was only heather. Shortly after that people built two farmhouses: an Oosterhoeve (East Hoeve) and a Westerhoeve (West Hoeve). A new map, drawn in 1718 shows both farmhouses. The area around it is also called Vinkegahoeve and Steggerdahoeve because they are in the neighbourhood of the small villages[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Langelille
Langelille () is a village in Weststellingwerf 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 220 in 2017. The village was first mentioned in 1580 as Langelijle. The etymology is unclear. In 1840, Langelille was home to 170 people. In 1896, a dairy factory was built in the village. References External links Geography of Weststellingwerf Populated places in Friesland {{Friesland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blesdijke
Blesdijke () is a village in Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 460 in 2008. History The village was first mentioned in 1350 as Blesdic, and means dike at a bare spot. Blesdijke developed in late middle ages on the road from Oldemarkt to Noordwolde. The Dutch Reformed church dates from 1843 and has a wooden tower. The building is a replacement for a church which collapsed in 1836. Blesdijke was home to 393 people in 1840. Castle Old Stoutenburght is a folly In architecture, a folly is a building constructed primarily for decoration, but suggesting through its appearance some other purpose, or of such extravagant appearance that it transcends the range of usual garden buildings. Eighteenth-cent ... which pretends to be a medieval castle. As of 2021, the castle has four towers and is about tall. Gallery File:Blesdijke..jpg, Street view File:Kasteel Old Stoutenburght van Gregorius Halman. Blesdijke.JPG, Cast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boijl
Boijl () is a village in Weststellingwerf 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 890 in 2017. The village was first mentioned in 1320 as Boilo. The etymology is unclear. The Dutch Reformed church dates from 1641 and has 12th century elements. It does not have a church, but a bell tower from around 1600. Boijl was home to 243 people in 1840. References External links Geography of Weststellingwerf Populated places in Friesland {{Friesland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
De Blesse
De Blesse (or ''Blesse'') is a village in Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 800 in 2017. Its windmill, ''De Mars'', was rebuilt in 1997. Before 1956, the village was called Blesse. History The village was first mentioned in 1439 as ter Blesse, and means "bare spot". The Blesbroggeschaans is a sconce built in 1583 along the main road of Friesland to Overijssel. In 1672 and 1673, it was besieged by Christoph Bernhard von Galen, the Prince-bishop of Münster, but did not get taken. The Dutch Reformed chapel dates from 1880. The grist mill A gristmill (also: grist mill, corn mill, flour mill, feed mill or feedmill) grinds cereal grain into flour and Wheat middlings, middlings. The term can refer to either the grinding mechanism or the building that holds it. Grist is grain that h ... ''De Mars'' was built in 1834. In the 1910s, an electro motor was installed and in 1958, the top of the windmill was demolished. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oldeholtpade
Oldeholtpade () is a village in Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 1,020 in 2017. The village was first mentioned in 1204 as "Holenpathe juxta Liennam1", and means "old low-lying path". Olde (old) has been added to distinguish from Nijeholtpade. Oldeholtpade is a road village which developed along the Wolvega Wolvega (), () is the largest town in the municipality of Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland (Fryslan), in the Netherlands. It had a population of around 13,090 in 2021. Wolvega is the capital and largest town of the municipality. His ... to Oosterwolde road. The Dutch Reformed church was built in 1545 to replace a church from 1204. The tower was built in 1608. Oldeholtpade was home to 407 people in 1840. Gallery 3-Oldeholtpade - Stephanus-010.JPG, Stephanus Church References External links * Geography of Weststellingwerf Populated places in Friesland {{Friesland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nijeholtpade
Nijeholtpade () is a village in Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 485 in 2017. The village was first mentioned in 1399 as Nyeholepat, which means "new low-lying path". Nije (new) has been added to distinguish from Oldeholtpade Oldeholtpade () is a village in Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 1,020 in 2017. The village was first mentioned in 1204 as "Holenpathe juxta Liennam1", and means "old low-lying path". Ol .... The Dutch Reformed church was built in 1525 and has a bell tower. The church was a replacement of a wooden church. Nijeholtpade was home to 150 people in 1840. References External links Geography of Weststellingwerf Populated places in Friesland {{Friesland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nijeholtwolde
Nijeholtwolde () is a village in Weststellingwerf 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 183 in 2017. The village was first mentioned in 1320 as Nieholtwolt, and means "new low-lying wood". Nije (new) has been added to distinguish from Oldeholtwolde. The church of Nijeholtwolde was demolished around 1700. There were no funds to rebuild it, and a bell tower was constructed instead. The tower has been restored in 1982. In 1840, Nijeholtwolde was home to 225 people. References External links Geography of Weststellingwerf Populated places in Friesland {{Friesland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nijelamer
Nijelamer () is a village in Weststellingwerf 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 153 in 2017. The village was first mentioned in 1320 as Nienlameren. The etymology is unclear. It uses Nije (new) to distinguish from Oldelamer. Nijelamer has no church, but only a bell tower. The tower was restored in 1795. Nijelamer was home to 257 people in 1840. Gallery File:Schipsloot Nijelamer 02c.JPG, Canal view in Nijelamer File:Gemaal Nijelamer 1100.JPG, Former pumping used by the ice skating club References External links Geography of Weststellingwerf Populated places in Friesland {{Friesland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nijetrijne
Nijetrijne () is a small village in Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands, with a population of around 113 as of 2017. There are three windmills in the village; De Reiger, De Rietvink, and 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 carries the sails on one end and an Archimedes' screw ..., the Boktjasker. History The village was first mentioned in 1320 as Nienwestrinde, and means "new border line". Nije (new) has been added to distinguish from Oldetrijne. The Dutch Reformed dates from 1919. Nijetrijne was home to 120 in 1840. Gallery File:Rottige Meente 01.JPG, Sluice in Nijetrijne File:Nijetrijne Jonkersvaart 2006.jpg, Jonkersvaart File:Veendershut - Nijetrijne - 20525186 - RCE.jpg, Peat excavator's hut (1946) References External links Geography of Weststellingwerf Populate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
