Noordwolde, Groningen

Noordwolde is a village in Het Hogeland municipality in the province of Groningen, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 275 in January 2017.[3]

Noordwolde
Village
Noordwolde Church
Noordwolde Church
Noordwolde is located in Groningen (province)
Noordwolde
Noordwolde
Location in the province of Groningen in the Netherlands
Noordwolde is located in Netherlands
Noordwolde
Noordwolde
Noordwolde (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 53°16′N 6°35′E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceGroningen
MunicipalityHet Hogeland
Area
[1]
 • Total6.19 km2 (2.39 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
−0.3 m (−1.0 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total260
 • Density42/km2 (110/sq mi)
Postal code
9784[1]
Dialing code050

History

The village was first mentioned in 1384 as Nordawalda, and means "northern woods". Noord (north) was added to distinguish between Zuidwolde.[4] Noordwolde developed in the middle ages in a forest rich moorland. It was initially build on small house terps (artificial living hills), but developed into a linear settlement with two churches: Noordwolde and Zuidwolde.[5]

The Dutch Reformed church is built without transepts in the late-13th century, but has been modified several times throughout its history. The tower has a onion-shaped spire which was added in 1639.[5][6]

Noordwolde was home to 275 people in 1840.[6]

The draw bridge Ellerhuizerklap was constructed over the Boterdiep between 1927 and 1929. The bridge has one arm, due to the angular crossing. One armed bridges are very rare prior to 1940.[7] Noordwolde used to be part of the municipality of Bedum. In 2019, it became part of the municipality of Het Hogeland.[6]

  • Street view
    Street view
  • One armed draw bridge Ellerhuizerklap
    One armed draw bridge Ellerhuizerklap
  • Footpath to Noordwolde
    Footpath to Noordwolde
  • Farm in Noordwolde
    Farm in Noordwolde

References
  1. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 8 April 2022. two entries
  2. "Postcodetool for 9784PA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
  3. Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2017 - CBS Statline
  4. "Noordwolde". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 8 April 2022.
  5. Ronald Stenvert & Redmer Alma (1998). "Zuidwolde" (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. ISBN 90 400 9258 3. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
  6. "Noordwolde (Groningen)". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 8 April 2022.
  7. "Monumentnummer: 510679 Bij Willemsstreek 1 9784 TB te Noordwolde". Dutch Monument Register (in Dutch). Retrieved 8 April 2022.
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