Zuidwolde, Groningen
History
The village was first mentioned in 1399 as "up Zuytwolde", and means "southern woods". Zuidwolde developed in the middle ages in a forest rich moorland. It was initially build on small house terps (artificial living hills), but developed into a linear settlement with two churches: Zuidwolde and Noordwolde. In 1653, the Boterdiep was dug cutting the village into two parts.
The tower of the Dutch Reformed church dates from the 12th century and was enlarged around 1638. The church has 13th century elements, but was altered several times during its history. In 1854, it was shortened slightly in order to widen the road.
Zuidwolde was home to 425 people in 1840. During the 20th century, Zuidwolde became a commuter's village of the city of Groningen.
Gallery
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Church of Zuidwolde -
View on Zuidwolde -
Boterdiep in Zuidwolde -
Former wind mill turned auto repair shop
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References
- ^ "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
two entries
- ^ "Postcodetool for 9785AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2017 - CBS Statline
- ^ "Zuidwolde - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ Ronald Stenvert & Redmer Alma (1998). "Zuidwolde" (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. ISBN 90 400 9258 3. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ "Zuidwolde GR". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 April 2022.
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