Hurwenen
Village in Gelderland, Netherlands
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Hurwenen is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of Maasdriel, and lies about 11 km southwest of Tiel. Thijs Straver is the mayor of Hurwenen.
Hurwenen | |
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Village | |
House on the dike | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Hurwenen Location in the Netherlands  Hurwenen Hurwenen (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 51°48′38″N 5°19′4″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Municipality | Maasdriel |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.50 km2 (4.44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 1,410 |
| • Density | 123/km2 (318/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 5327 & 5328[1] |
| Dialing code | 0418 |
Hurwenen was a separate municipality until 1955, when it was merged with Rossum, except for a short period between 1818 and 1821, when it was also a part of Rossum.[3]
History
It was first mentioned in 1244 as de Huerwen. The etymology is unclear.[4] Just before 1600, Hurwenen become a battlefield in the Dutch Revolt and the village was destroyed. About 40 years later, the area was resettled. In 1840, it was home to 398 people. Around 1850, a brickworks was established in the village. During World War II, a V-1 flying bomb hits Hurwenen killing 9 people and destroying the church.[5]
Vento Vivimus is a windmill which was built in 1875 and translates to "we live of the wind". It was damaged during World War II. In 1988, a large restoration commenced, and since 1991, Vento Vivimus is able to function as a grist mill again.[6]
Gallery
Villa Ouderzorg
Windmill Vento Vivimus
Chimney of the former brickworks
Hay stack
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