Etten, Netherlands
Village in Gelderland, Netherlands
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Etten is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is located in the municipality of Oude IJsselstreek, 7 km southeast of Doetinchem.
Etten | |
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Former monastery St Lidwina | |
  Etten Location in the Netherlands  Etten Etten (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 51°55′0″N 6°20′11″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Municipality | Oude IJsselstreek |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.97 km2 (4.24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 1,850 |
| • Density | 169/km2 (437/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 7075[1] |
| Dialing code | 0315 |
Etten was a separate municipality until 1818, when it was merged with Gendringen.[3]
History
The village was first mentioned around 1200 as de Ettene. The etymology is unclear.[4] The village started on a river dune along the Oude IJssel. The Dutch Reformed Church there dates from the 15th century with 11th century elements.[5] Castle Schuylenburgh was a medieval castle in the village that was bombed twice during World War II, and later demolished.[6] In 1840, the village was home to 292 people.[7]
Gallery
Etten, reformed church
Castle Schuylenburgh
House in Etten
Commemoration of a British bomber
