Sprundel is a village in the southern

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, in the

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municipality. In the past it was the main village of the region, with roads to

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to the west,

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to the east,

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to the north and

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to the south. The village was first mentioned in 1282 as "Hermano filio Nekers de Sprundele". The etymology is unknown. Sprundel developed in the Middle Ages on a stream ridge. The village was abandoned in 1583 when

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was plundering the area. It was resettled around 1592. The St John the Baptist Church was built in 1922. The 16th-century tower from the earlier church was retained. The

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De Hoop was built in 1840. By 1960, the wind mill was in a very poor condition. It was bought by the municipality in 1972 and extensively repaired between 1976 and 1977. It is frequently in service. Sprundel was home to 390 people in 1840.

Gallery

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References

Populated places in North Brabant Rucphen {{NorthBrabant-geo-stub