Hagestein

Hagestein is a village and former city in the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden, Utrecht, Netherlands, on the Lek River, about 2 km east of Vianen. It received city rights in 1382. Hagestein was destroyed in 1405 by the Count of Holland and the Prince-Bishop of Utrecht.

Hagestein
View on Hagestein
View on Hagestein
Coat of arms of Hagestein
Hagestein is located in Utrecht (province)
Hagestein
Hagestein
Location in the Netherlands
Hagestein is located in Netherlands
Hagestein
Hagestein
Hagestein (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 51°58′47″N 5°7′14″E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceUtrecht
MunicipalityVijfheerenlanden
Area
  Total8.03 km2 (3.10 sq mi)
Elevation3 m (10 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
  Total1,460
  Density180/km2 (470/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
4124[1]
Dialing code0347

Hagestein was a separate municipality between 1818 and 1986, when it merged with Vianen.[3] Until 2002, it was a part of the province of South Holland.[4]

History

It was first mentioned in 1228 as Gaspewerde which meant land on the river Gaasp. In 1274 it was known as Hagesteine meaning "fenced off terrain around a stone building".[5] Hagestein developed along the Lek River. Around 1250, Castle Hagestein was built. In 1382, it received city rights from Otto van Arkel. Neighbouring Vianen felt threatened by the new city, and in 1405, Hagestein was taken by the Count of Holland and the Prince-Bishop of Utrecht who destroyed the entire settlement.[6] Holland was grateful for the help of Utrecht, and awarded Hagestein to the Prince-Bishop.[7]

Hagestein re-emerged as a small village without fortifications. The Dutch Reformed Church has 13th century elements. It burnt down around 1600 and was redesigned between 1829 and 1830.[6] In 1546, a new small castle was built in Hagestein, but was demolished in 1855.[8] In 1821, the village was moved to South Holland. In 1840, Hagestein was home to 655 people. In 2002, it was returned to Utrecht.[4]

References

  1. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 26 March 2022. two entries
  2. "Postcodetool for 4124AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  3. Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2011.
  4. "Hagestein". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  5. "Hagestein - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  6. Ronald Stenvert and Sabine Broekhoven (2004). Hagestein (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. ISBN 90 400 9034 3. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  7. "Hagestein I". Kastelen in Utrecht (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  8. "Hagestein II". Kastelen in Utrecht (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 March 2022.
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