Arensgenhout
Hamlet in Limburg, Netherlands
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Arensgenhout (Dutch: [ˈaːrənsxə(n)ɦʌut], Limburgish: [ˈaːʀənsxə(n)ɦɔwt]) is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Limburg. It is a part of the municipality of Beekdaelen, and lies about 8 km south of Geleen.
Arensgenhout | |
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Hamlet | |
Farm in Arensgenhout | |
| Coordinates: 50°53′20″N 5°50′28″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Limburg |
| Municipality | Beekdaelen |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.39 km2 (0.54 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 132 m (433 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 515 |
| • Density | 371/km2 (960/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 6336[1] |
| Dialing code | 045 |
The hamlet was first mentioned in 1381 as "dat dorpe 't gene Hoit", and means "forest belonging to Arnold (person)".[3]
Arensgehnout was home to 287 people in 1840.[4] In 1850, the remains of the Roman villa Steenland were discovered.[citation needed]
The former monastery Ravensbos was built in 1885 with a school and boarding house and was intended as a seminary. It was sold in the late-20th century, and has a residential function.[5]