Noorbeek
Village in Limburg
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Noorbeek (Limburgish: Norbik, English: Noor brook) is a village in the Dutch province of Limburg. It is located in the municipality of Eijsden-Margraten (Limburgish: Megraote) and about 12 km southeast of Maastricht. Noorbeek is one of the southernmost villages of the Netherlands and was named after the nearby river Noor.
Noorbeek
Norbik | |
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Village | |
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 Coat of arms | |
  Noorbeek Location in the Netherlands  Noorbeek Location in the province of Limburg in the Netherlands | |
| Coordinates: 50°46′N 5°49′E | |
| Country |  Netherlands |
| Province |  Limburg |
| Municipality |  Eijsden-Margraten |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.90 km2 (0.35 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 139 m (456 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 735 |
| • Density | 820/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 6255[1] |
| Dialing code | 043 |
History
Noorbeek developed in the 11th century on the plateau of Margraten near the source of the Noor river. It was part of the Land of Dalhem and a heerlijkheid until 1626.[3]
The Catholic St Brigida Church is a three aisled church mainly constructed from chalk. The oldest parts date from around 1100. The tower was enlarged in the 16th century and received its current spire.[3]
Noorbeek was home to 342 people in 1840.[4] It was a separate municipality until 1982, when it was merged with Margraten.[5] It is part of the Mergellandroute. In 2011, it became part of the municipality of Eijsden-Margraten.[4]
Gallery
Welcome to Noorbeek
Bridida pine collection day
View on Noorbeek
House in Noorbeek
