Kollum (
Low Saxon
Low Saxon (), also known as West Low German () are a group of Low German dialects spoken in parts of the Netherlands, northwestern Germany and southern Denmark (in North Schleswig by parts of the German-speaking minority). It is one of two di ...
: ''Kölm'') is a village in
Noardeast-Fryslân
Noardeast-Fryslân () is a municipality of Friesland in the northern Netherlands. It was established 1 January 2019 and consists of the former municipalities of Dongeradeel, Ferwerderadiel and Kollumerland en Nieuwkruisland, all three of which ...
municipality in the province
Friesland
Friesland ( ; ; official ), historically and traditionally known as Frisia (), named after the Frisians, is a Provinces of the Netherlands, province of the Netherlands located in the country's northern part. It is situated west of Groningen (p ...
, 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 5529 in January 2017. There is a restored windmill,
''Tochmaland'' in the village.
History
The village was first mentioned between 822 and 825 as Colleheim, and means settlement of Kolle (person). Kollum originates from the early middle ages. During the 11th and 12th century, the
peat
Peat is an accumulation of partially Decomposition, decayed vegetation or organic matter. It is unique to natural areas called peatlands, bogs, mires, Moorland, moors, or muskegs. ''Sphagnum'' moss, also called peat moss, is one of the most ...
was excavated in the region, and a settlement appeared on the Dwarsried, a former river leading to the
Wadden Sea
The Wadden Sea ( ; ; or ; ; ; ) is an intertidal zone in the southeastern part of the North Sea. It lies between the coast of northwestern continental Europe and the range of low-lying Frisian Islands, forming a shallow body of water with tida ...
. During the 17th and 18th century, Kollum became a centre for trade and shipping.
The tower church of the Dutch Reformed dates from the 13th century and was enlarged during the 15th century. In 1661, it was hit by lightning, and a new spire constructed. The nave of the church dates from around 1100. The former courthouse dates from the 16th century. It was in service as courthouse between 1609 tot 1895. The former weigh house dates from 1614 and was extended in 1779. In 1895, it was turned into a residential home.
The former town hall was built in 1808 as a residential home. In 1895, it became the town hall. In 2021, it was restored, and is currently used as a Grand Café, large pub.
In 1840, Kollum was home to 2,063 people.
Before 2019, the village was part of the
Kollumerland en Nieuwkruisland municipality.
Marianne Vaatstra murder
The village made national headlines after the
murder of Marianne Vaatstra and subsequent riots which took place in the area in 1999. The case was only solved 13 years after the murder when the perpetrator was arrested after a DNA match.
In beeld: Tijdlijn moordzaak Marianne Vaatstra (Timeline murder case
- RTL Nieuws
Gallery
File:Old townhall Kollum NL.jpg, Former town hall (Kollum)
File:St-Maartenschurch Kollum NL.jpg, St Martin's church (Kollum)
File:Kollum - Voorstraat 5.jpg, House (Kollum)
File:Wohnhäuser in Kollum.jpg, House (Kollum)
File:Kollum - Voorstraat 53.jpg, House (Kollum)
References
External links
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Noardeast-Fryslân
Populated places in Friesland