Lierop

Lierop is a village in the Dutch province of North Brabant. It is located in the municipality of Someren, about 7 km south of Helmond.

Lierop
Village
Home Name of Jesus Church
Home Name of Jesus Church
Lierop is located in North Brabant
Lierop
Lierop
Location in the province of North Brabant in the Netherlands
Lierop is located in Netherlands
Lierop
Lierop
Lierop (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 51°25′4″N 5°40′55″E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceNorth Brabant
MunicipalitySomeren
Area
[1]
 • Total1.52 km2 (0.59 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
24 m (79 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total1,425
 • Density940/km2 (2,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
5715[1]
Dialing code0492

History

The village was first mentioned in 1155 as Lirdob. The etymology is unknown.[3] Lierop develop along the Kleine Aa. A church was built in 1569.[4]

The Holy Name of Jesus Church was built between 1890 and 1892, and has a large domed tower in Romano-Gothic style. There used to be four towers on the corner, but after war damage in 1944 only two have been restored.[4]

Lierop was home to 288 people in 1840.[5] Lierop was a separate municipality until 1935, when it became part of Someren.[6]

The spoken language is Peellands (an East Brabantian dialect, which is very similar to colloquial Dutch).[7]

Lierop is known internationally amongst motocross enthusiasts as a venue for the world championship Motocross Grand Prix series. The circuit was established in 1972,[5] and is situated approximately 1 km from the village, stages Grand Prix events in September under the organisation of the local MAC Lierop club. The circuit, consisting of loamy sand, is seen as one of the toughest in Europe.

  • Inn de Coeckepanne
    Inn de Coeckepanne
  • Village pump
    Village pump
  • Farm in Lierop
    Farm in Lierop
  • Street view
    Street view

References
  1. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  2. "Postcodetool for 5715AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  3. "Lierop - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  4. Chris Kolman & Ronald Stenvert (1997). Lierop (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. ISBN 90-400-9945-6. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  5. "Lierop". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  6. Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, "Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten", KNAW, 2006. "KNAW > Publicaties > Detailpagina". Archived from the original on February 20, 2007. Retrieved December 3, 2009.
  7. Jos & Cor Swanenberg: Taal in stad en land: Oost-Brabants, ISBN 9012090105
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