Halle, Netherlands
Village in Gelderland, Netherlands
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Halle is a village in the municipality of Bronckhorst in the Dutch province of Gelderland.
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| Coordinates: 51.9905°N 6.4288°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Municipality | Bronckhorst |
| Area | |
• Total | 28.97 km2 (11.19 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 2,165 |
| • Density | 74.73/km2 (193.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 7025[1] |
| Dialing code | 0314 |
History
It was first mentioned in 1263 as Hall, and means "bend in highland".[3] The village is located on a sandy ridge through the moorland of the Achterhoek,[4] and was in an area suitable for agriculture in a region of swamps and heaths. In 1840, it was home to 690 people.[5] In 1848, the windmill Molen van Coops and operated until 1925 when it was converted into a motor powered mill. It was damaged in 1945, and the remainder was demolished in the 1990s.[6] In 1858, the Grote Kerk was built in the village.[4]
In March 1945, Halle became part of the German defence line. The population had fled the village, however much of the village including the church were destroyed.[7] The church was rebuilt in 1951. In 1976, a tower was added to the church.[8]
Sports
The motocross circuit Kappenbulten near Halle organises an annual grand prix.[9] The Zwarte Cross music and motocross festival used to be located at the Kappenbulten circuit until 2006, when it moved it Lichtenvoorde, because the festival needed more space.[10] An autocross is also takes place in Halle.[11]
Gallery
Restaurant in Halle
Church in Halle
