Enspijk
Village in Gelderland, Netherlands
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Enspijk is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of West Betuwe, and lies about 14km (8.69 miles) west of Tiel.
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 Coat of arms | |
  Enspijk Location in the Netherlands  Enspijk Enspijk (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 51°53′1″N 5°12′47″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Municipality | West Betuwe |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.82 km2 (3.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3 m (9.8 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 600 |
| • Density | 77/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 4157[1] |
| Dialing code | 0345 |
Enspijk was first mentioned in 1148 as Inspic, and means promontory. The en (inwards) was added to distinguish from neighbouring Spijk.[3] Enspijk developed as a concentrated esdorp perpendicular to the dike of the Linge. The Dutch Reformed Church dates from the early 15th century and is a replacement of a 13th century church. The tower was built at the end of the 15th century.[4] Huis te Enspijk was a castle. It was probably built in the 15th century, and was demolished in 1828.[5] In 1840, it was home to 247 people.[6]
Notable residents
- Erik Pieters (born 1988) football player
Gallery
Dutch Reformed Church
Tea Garden with fruit trees in bloom
House in Enspijk
House in Enspijk
