Holwert
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Holwert | |
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Village | |
 St Willibrord church | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location in the former Dongeradeel municipality | |
  Holwert Location in the Netherlands  Holwert Holwert (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 53°22′N 5°54′E / 53.367°N 5.900°E | |
| Country |  Netherlands |
| Province |  Friesland |
| Municipality | Noardeast-Fryslân |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.42 km2 (7.11 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0.7 m (2.3 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,595 |
| • Density | 87/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 9151[1] |
| Dialing code | 0519 |
Holwert is a village in Noardeast-Fryslân municipality in the northern Netherlands, in the province of Friesland. It had a population of around 1,607 in January 2017.[3] Before 2019, the village was part of the Dongeradeel municipality.[4]
The ferry to the island of Ameland departs from Holwert. Wadloopcentrum Fryslân in Holwert is a centre for the training of wadlopen guides and the preservation of the sport. There are two windmills in Holwert, De Hoop and Miedenmolen.
History
[edit]The village was first mentioned in early-11th century as Holeuurt, and means "hollow terp".[5] Holwert developed as a terp (artificial living mound) village several centuries before Christ in a radial shape. The original terp was designated for the church, and in the 8th or 9th century, a long stretched out terp was created for trade and residential houses. In the 11th or 12th century, a dike was built along the Wadden Sea coast, however Holwert remained outside the dike until 1580.[6]
The tower of the Dutch Reformed church dates from the 13th century. The spire has probably been added in 1661. In 1776, the old church was demolished, and an L-shaped church was built in its place.[6] In 1840, Holwert was home to 1,741 people.[4]
In 1872, a dam was privately constructed from Holwert to the island of Ameland across the Wadden Sea, and on 9 June, it was possible to walk to Ameland. The dam required a lot of maintenance. In October 1881, a storm created a hole in the dike, and two more holes were created in April 1882. In 1888, an investment of ƒ 1.2 million was needed to strengthen and repair the dam, and a loan was asked from the government, however the Dutch parliament voted against the proposal.[7] A part of the dam still exists. The ferry to Ameland leaves on the end of the remaining dam.[8]
Holwert is one of the starting points for wadlopen (mudflat hiking). At low tide, it is possible to walk to the island of Ameland.[9] Mudflat hiking is potentially dangerous, and is only allowed under the supervision of a licensed guide.[10]
The village's official name was changed from Holwerd to Holwert in 2023.[11][12]
Transportation
[edit]Holwert had a station on the North Friesland Railway, which opened in 1901 and closed to passengers in 1940.[13] The ferry to Ameland departs from Holwert on the end of the dam.[8]
Notable people
[edit]- Hans Willem van Aylva (c. 1633–1691, admiral[14]
- Theo Hiddema (born 1944), lawyer and politician[15]
- Johannes Phocylides Holwarda (1618–1651), astronomer, physician, and philosopher[16]
- Albertina Soepboer (born 1969), writer[17]
Gallery
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Ferry -
De Hoop -
Street view
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
two entries
- ^ "Postcodetool for 9151AB". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ Aantal inwoners per woonplaats in Dongeradeel op 1 januari 2017 Archived 2017-10-21 at the Wayback Machine - Dongeradeel
- ^ a b "Holwerd". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 25 June 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ "Holwerd - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ a b Ronald Stenvert & Sabine Broekhoven (2000). "Holwerd" (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. ISBN 90 400 9476 4. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ "Dam naar Ameland". Amelander Historie (in Dutch). Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ a b "Holwerd-Ameland". Veerboot Info (in Dutch). Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ "Ameland". Wadlopen (in Dutch). Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ "Verordening van 13 december 1995, houdende regels met betrekking tot het wadlopen (Wadloopverordening 1996)" [1996 law for mudflat hiking] (PDF). Waddenzee (in Dutch). 13 December 1995. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ "22 dorpen in Noardeast-Fryslân krijgen op 1 januari 2023 een nieuwe Friese naam" [22 villages in Noardeast-Fryslân will receive a new Frisian name on 1 January 2023]. RTV NOF (in Dutch). 10 December 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ "Friese namen" [Frisian names]. Taalunie (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ "station Holwerd". Stationweb (in Dutch). Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ "Nieuw Nederlandsch Biografisch Woordenboek". Huygens Institute (in Dutch). pp. 201–202. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ "Mr. Th.U. (Theo) Hiddema". Dutch Parliament (in Dutch). Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ "Van der Aa". Huygens Institute (in Dutch). p. 1023. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ "Albertina Soepboer". Digital Library for Dutch Literature (in Dutch). Retrieved 31 March 2022.
External links
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Media related to Holwert at Wikimedia Commons