Harkstede

Harkstede (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦɑr(ə)k.steːdə]); Gronings: Haarkstee [ˈɦaː(r)k.steɪ̯]) is a small village in the northeastern Netherlands. It is located in Midden-Groningen, Groningen. Harkstede is located near the "Meerstad Project" of the municipality of Groningen, however, it is no longer part of the project.[2]

Harkstede
Village
The church was built in the late 17th century
The church was built in the late 17th century
Harkstede is located in Groningen (province)
Harkstede
Harkstede
Location of Harkstede in the province of Groningen
Harkstede is located in Netherlands
Harkstede
Harkstede
Harkstede (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 53°13′55″N 6°42′52″E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceGroningen
MunicipalityMidden-Groningen
Area
[1]
 • Total1.95 km2 (0.75 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total3,025
 • Density1,600/km2 (4,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
9617
Dialing code050

History

Harkstede was supposedly founded during the 13th century, when the tower next to the local church was built. The name is probably derived from "Arkes Stee", meaning "place for a ark = church". The present church was constructed between 1692 and 1700 on the foundations of the medieval church. Planned by Henric Piccardt (1636-1712), lord of the manors of Klein Martijn at Harkstede and the Fraeylemaborg at Slochteren, it was built by two master craftsmen from the city of Groningen, Henric Coeur and Geert van der Aa.

Until 1821, Harkstede was an independent municipality. That year it was annexed by Slochteren. Harkstede was planned to be part of the Meerstad project. The project was transferred to Groningen in 2017,[3] and the village remained in Slochteren.[2] The border correction has resulted in enclaves.[4]

Sightseeing

Attractions include the recreation park "Gruno Park" and the international rowing course to the north of the village. For waterski enthusiasts, there is the Gruno Lake and Beach including a possibility for water skiing and ski jumping. Once Meerstad has been completed, water recreation will further increase.

References
  1. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  2. "Meerstad wordt helemaal Stad" (in Dutch). 14 October 2015. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  3. "Grenscorrectie: Meerstad bij Groningen". Nieuws.nl (in Dutch). 15 October 2015. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  4. "Harkstede". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 March 2022.
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53°13′N 6°42′E

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