Boksum
Boksum (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɔk.sʏm]) is a village in Waadhoeke municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 400 people in 2020[3] Before 2018, the village was part of the Menameradiel municipality.[4]
Boksum | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 St Margaret's church | |
 Location in Menameradiel municipality | |
  Boksum Location in the Netherlands  Boksum Boksum (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 53°11′N 5°44′E | |
| Country |  Netherlands |
| Province |  Friesland |
| Municipality |  Waadhoeke |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.71 km2 (1.05 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0.7 m (2.3 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 420 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (400/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 9031[1] |
| Dialing code | 058 |
Overview
The village was first mentioned in the 13th century as Boxum, and means "settlement of Bokke or Bokse".[5] Boksum was a terp (artificial living hill) village with a radial structure which dates from before Christ. It was built close to the Middelzee.[6] The Dutch Reformed church has elements from the 12th century, and enlarged several times.[6] The tower collapsed in 1842, and was rebuilt in 1843 using the stones of the previous tower.[6][7]
On 17 January 1586, the last battle of the Dutch Revolt in Friesland was fought near Boksum. The Spanish won the battle, and an estimated 1,000 Dutch soldiers died, however the ice had started to melt and the easy passage to the capital Leeuwarden over the ice was no longer an option.[7][4]
Boksum was home to 237 people in 1840.[4] The terp was partially excavated in 1869.[7]
It has a bakery, a community center and two churches. The oldest of the two churches is still used as a church belonging to the Dutch Reformed Church. The elementary school in used to teach three language: Dutch, West Frisian and English, but closed in 2019 due the lack of students and moved in at the elementary school in Deinum, a village right beside Boksum
Gallery
Farm in Boksum
View on Boksum
References
- "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- "Postcodetool for 9031XD". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- Aantal inwoners per dorp - Menameradiel
- "Boksum". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- "Boksum - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- Ronald Stenvert & Sabine Broekhoven (2000). "Boksum" (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. ISBN 90 400 9476 4. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- "Boksum". Friesland Wonderland (in Dutch). Retrieved 4 April 2022.