Ell, Netherlands
Village in Limburg, Netherlands
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Ell (Limburgish: Èl) is a village in the Dutch province of Limburg. It is a part of the municipality of Leudal and lies about 7 km southeast of Weert.
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Ell
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St Antonius Abt Church | |
  Ell Location in the Netherlands  Ell Location in the province of Limburg in the Netherlands | |
| Coordinates: 51°13′N 5°48′E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Limburg |
| Municipality | Leudal |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.97 km2 (4.24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 1,470 |
| • Density | 134/km2 (347/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 6010-6011[1] |
| Dialing code | 0495 |
| Major roads | A2 |
History
It was first mentioned in 1244 as Elle. The etymology is unknown.[3] Ell developed in the Late Middle Ages along the Tungelroyse Beek.[4] It was part of the Imperial Abbey of Thorn, a tiny independent country, until 1794.[5]
The Catholic St Antonius Abt Church is a three aisled basilica-like church built in 1912 to replace a church from 1823. The tower was blown up in 1944, and the church was restored in 1946. In 1953, a new tower was added.[4]
Ell was home to 297 people in 1840.[5]
Gallery
Former dairy factory
House in Ell
