Hurwenen
Hurwenen is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of Maasdriel, and lies about 11 km southwest of Tiel. Thijs Straver is the mayor of Hurwenen.
Hurwenen | |
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Village | |
![]() House on the dike | |
![]() Flag ![]() Coat of arms | |
![]() ![]() Hurwenen Location in the Netherlands ![]() ![]() Hurwenen Hurwenen (Netherlands) | |
Coordinates: 51°48′38″N 5°19′4″E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Gelderland |
Municipality | Maasdriel |
Area | |
• Total | 11.50 km2 (4.44 sq mi) |
Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 1,410 |
• Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 5327 & 5328[1] |
Dialing code | 0418 |
Hurwenen was a separate municipality until 1955, when it was merged with Rossum, except for a short period between 1818 and 1821, when it was also a part of Rossum.[3]
History
It was first mentioned in 1244 as de Huerwen. The etymology is unclear.[4] Just before 1600, Hurwenen become a battlefield in the Dutch Revolt and the village was destroyed. About 40 years later, the area was resettled. In 1840, it was home to 398 people. Around 1850, a brickworks was established in the village. During World War II, a V-1 flying bomb hits Hurwenen killing 9 people and destroying the church.[5]
Vento Vivimus is a windmill which was built in 1875 and translates to "we live of the wind". It was damaged during World War II. In 1988, a large restoration commenced, and since 1991, Vento Vivimus is able to function as a grist mill again.[6]
Gallery
- Villa Ouderzorg
- Windmill Vento Vivimus
- Chimney of the former brickworks
- Hay stack
References
- "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- "Postcodetool for 5327AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2011.
- "Hurwenen - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- "Hurwenen". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- "Molen Vento Vivimus". Mijn Gelderland (in Dutch). Retrieved 23 March 2022.