Godlinze
Village in Groningen, Netherlands
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Godlinze (Dutch pronunciation: [ɣɔdˈlɪnzə]; Gronings: Glìns [χɫɪ̃ːs]) is a village in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is a part of the municipality of Eemsdelta, and is located about 24 km northeast of Groningen.
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Godlinze | |
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St Pancras' Church in Godlinze | |
  Godlinze Location in the province of Groningen in the Netherlands  Godlinze Godlinze (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 53°22′20″N 6°48′51″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Groningen |
| Municipality | Eemsdelta |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.26 km2 (0.10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3.8 m (12 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 240 |
| • Density | 920/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 9908[3] |
| Dialing code | 0596[4] |
History
The village was first mentioned in the 10th or 11th century as Godleuingi, and means "settlement of the people of Godlef (person)".[5] Godlinze is a terp (artificial living hill) village from the early middle ages with a radial structure. The terp is encircled by a canal, and the church is placed in the middle.[6] The water from the canal came from a natural spring and was used for drinking water.[7]
The tower of the Dutch Reformed church dates from the 12th century, but has been altered several times in its history. The church mainly dates from the 13th century.[6]
Godlinze was home to 350 people in 1840.[7]
Gallery
Sun room of the former clergy house
Local youth in front of a house (unknown date)
Villa Little Italy
Schoolmasters house
