Enspijk
Enspijk is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of West Betuwe, and lies about 14km (8.69 miles) west of Tiel.
Enspijk was first mentioned in 1148 as Inspic, and means promontory. The en (inwards) was added to distinguish from neighbouring Spijk. Enspijk developed as a concentrated esdorp perpendicular to the dike of the Linge. The Dutch Reformed Church dates from the early 15th century and is a replacement of a 13th century church. The tower was built at the end of the 15th century. Huis te Enspijk was a castle. It was probably built in the 15th century, and was demolished in 1828. In 1840, it was home to 247 people.
Notable residents
- Erik Pieters (born 1988) football player
Gallery
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Dutch Reformed Church -
Tea Garden with fruit trees in bloom -
House in Enspijk -
House in Enspijk
References
- ^ "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
two entries
- ^ "Postcodetool for 4157GA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ^ "Enspijk - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 25 March 2022.
Authenticity of the 1129 reference is in doubt
- ^ Ronald Stenvert & Sabine Broekhoven (2000). "Enspijk" (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. ISBN 90 400 9406 3. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ^ "Informatie". Dorp Enspijk (in Dutch). Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ^ "Enspijk". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 25 March 2022.
External links
Media related to Enspijk at Wikimedia Commons- Official site (in Dutch)
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