Ysbrechtum

Ysbrechtum (Dutch: IJsbrechtum) is a village 1 km from the city of Sneek in Friesland, Netherlands. It had a population of around 690 in January 2017.[3]

IJsbrechtum
Ysbrechtum
Village
Ysbrechtum, reformed church
Ysbrechtum, reformed church
Coat of arms of IJsbrechtum
Coat of arms
Location in the former Sneek municipality
Location in the former Sneek municipality
IJsbrechtum is located in Friesland
IJsbrechtum
IJsbrechtum
Location in the Netherlands
IJsbrechtum is located in Netherlands
IJsbrechtum
IJsbrechtum
IJsbrechtum (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 53°02′29″N 5°37′55″E
CountryNetherlands Netherlands
ProvinceFriesland Friesland
MunicipalitySúdwest-Fryslân Súdwest-Fryslân
Area
[1]
 • Total3.44 km2 (1.33 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
0.4 m (1.3 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total690
 • Density200/km2 (520/sq mi)
Postal code
8633[1]
Dialing code0515

Ysbrechtum contains the Epema State, an old estate.

History

The village was first mentioned in the 13th century as "Jsbrectum," and means "the settlement of IJsbrecht."[4] Ysbrechtum is a terp (artificial living hill) village which developed in the early middle ages.[5]

The Dutch Reformed church was built in 1694 as a replacement of its 11th or 12th century predecessor. In 1865, the church was modified and the tower was rebuilt.[5]

Epema State is a stins which dated from before 1449. In 1651, it was bought by Doeke Martena van Burmania, the grietman (predecessor of mayor/judge) of Wymbritseradeel who extensively modified the estate in 1652 and constructed a gate house. In 1825, the estate was extensively modified and rebuilt in Second Empire style. In 1880, a dome was placed on the roof, but was removed soon after, because it was too heavy. In 1894, the estate was modified in Renaissance Revival style. The building is privately owned and serves as a residential home.[6] The estate is surrounded by a large park.[7]

Ysbrechtum was home to 198 people in 1840.[8] In 1844, the road from Sneek to Bolsward was built, and Ysbrechtum extended towards to road.[7] After World War II, Ysbrechtum became a commuters village of Sneek.[5]

Until 2011 it belonged to Sneek municipality and before 1984, the village was part of the Wymbritseradiel municipality.[8] In 2015, Sneek announced plans to extend its industrial zone up to Ysbrechtum. The decision triggered protests from the village, and the plans have been altered in 2017.[8]

Notable inhabitants
  • Home to Ysbrechtum
    Home to Ysbrechtum
  • Gate house of Epema State
    Gate house of Epema State
  • Epema State
    Epema State
  • Statue in Ysbrechtum
    Statue in Ysbrechtum

References
  1. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  2. "Postcodetool for 8633JA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  3. Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2017 - CBS Statline
  4. "IJsbrechtum - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  5. Ronald Stenvert & Sabine Broekhoven (2000). "Ysbrechtum" (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. ISBN 90 400 9476 4. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  6. "Epema State". Stinsen in Friesland (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  7. "Ysbrechtum". Friesland wonderland (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  8. "Ysbrechtum". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 April 2022.

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