| Country | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Province | Drenthe |
| Municipality | Coevorden |
| Elevation | 17 m |
| Area total | 64.78 km² |
| Population total | 1865 |
| Population as of | 2023 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| Time zone (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 7861[1] |
| Dialing code | 0524 |
| Major roads | A37 |
| Coordinates | 52°45′26″N 6°43′10″E |
Oosterhesselen is a village in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is located in the municipality of Coevorden, about 9 km north of the city. Oosterhesselen was a separate municipality between 1819 and 1998, when it was merged with Coevorden.[2]
History
Oosterhesselen is an esdorp which developed in the early Middle Ages. It has a large village green with the church in the middle.[3] It was first mentioned in 1207 as Oesterhelsel, and refers to the common hazel tree. Oost (East) has been added to distinguish it from Westerhesselen.[4] Westerhesselen was renamed Darp in the 19th century.[5]
The church tower dates from the 15th century. The matching church was destroyed during the 1592 Siege of Coevorden, and in 1628 a new church was constructed detached from the tower.[3]
The havezate De Klencke dates from the Middle Ages.[3] A havezate was a requirement to be admitted to the Knights of Drenthe.[6] It was first mentioned in 1482, and was extensively modified in 1670. It is surrounded by a moat.[3] The 450 hectares (1,100 acres) forest around the estate has become a nature area.[7]
In 1819, Oosterhesselen became an independent municipality.[2] 1840, Oosterhesselen was home to 889 people.[8] The town hall dates from 1912, and forms a single building with the mayor's residence.[3]
References
- ^ "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
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- ^ Ronald Stenvert (2001). Oosterhesselen (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. p. 163. ISBN 90 400 9454 3. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ "Oosterhesselen - (geografische naam)" (in Dutch). Etymologiebank. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ "Hesselte - (geografische naam)" (in Dutch). Etymologiebank. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ "Havezate" (in Dutch). Geheugen van Drenthe. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ "De Klencke" (in Dutch). Geheugen van Drenthe. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ "Oosterhesselen" (in Dutch). Plaatsengids. Retrieved 13 March 2022.