Hollum
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Hollum is the largest village on Ameland, Netherlands, one of the West Frisian Islands. It is situated on the westernmost part of the island and had, as of January 2017, a population of 1,165.[3]
The village was first mentioned in 1485 as Hollum, and could mean "settlement on a hill/island", however there are more possiblities.[4][5] Hollum developed as an esdorp in the Late Middle Ages. It was originally two settlements which have grown together.[6]
Culture
Prominent in the village is a Dutch Reformed church with foundations from the 12th century and a lighthouse, which is 59 m high, dating from 1880. Another notable feature is the Commandeur huuskes. Commandeur refers to the captain of a whaling ship, as were used during the 18th century to hunt in the Arctic Ocean.
Another notable tourist attraction is the Sorgdragersmuseum, a history museum. The smock mill De Verwachting is in working order.
- lighthouse Bornrif
- museum Sorgdrager
- maritime museum
- windmill De Verwachting
References
- ^ a b "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
two entries
- ^ "Postcodetool for 9161AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
- ^ Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2017 - CBS (in Dutch)
- ^ "Hollum - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 April 2022.
- ^ "Hallum - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 April 2022.
- ^ Ronald Stenvert & Sabine Broekhoven (2000). "Hollum" (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. ISBN 90 400 9476 4. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
External links
Media related to Hollum at Wikimedia Commons
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