Spijk, Groningen
Spijk | ||
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Postal code 9909[1] | ||
| Dialing code | 0596 | |
Spijk (Dutch pronunciation: Groningen. Spijk is a radial terp village from 600-700 BC where the original structure is still clearly visible.
History
The village was first mentioned in 1246 as Spik, and means
The Dutch Reformed church was from the 13th century, however it burned down and only the old walls have remained. In 1848, it was extended on the north side. The tower dates from 1902.[4]
In 1686 and 1717, most of the buildings excluding the church were destroyed in floods.[4]
The
grist mill Ceres dates from 1839. It is located opposite the church outside the inner ring. In 2013, it was restored, and was recommissioned in 2015.[5]
Spijk was home to 409 people in 1840.[6]
Gallery
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Former clergy house -
Villa in Spijk -
Main street (1979) -
Pub in Spijk
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References
- ^ a b c "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
two entries
- ^ "Postcodetool for 9909AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ a b "Spijk - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ ISBN 90 400 9258 3. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ "Ceres". Molen database (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ "Spijk". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 April 2022.
External links
Media related to Spijk (Groningen) at Wikimedia Commons
