Oudelande

The village was first mentioned in 1312 as "in Badickendorpe ende in Oudelant aen die zuudtzyde", and means "old land", because it was not flooded in 1014.^[3] Oudelande is a church village which developed on a ridge which was elevated to a terp (artificial living hill) in the 13th century. The circular structure was not completed on the northern side.^[4]

The Dutch Reformed church was originally dedicated to Saint Eligius. The large tower dates from the 14th century. In 1769, a part of the church was demolished and rebuilt.^[4]

Oudelande was home to 547 people in 1840.^[5] In 1927, a railway station was built on the Goes to Hoedekenskerke railway line. The station closed down in 1934.^[6]

The village was severely damaged during the North Sea flood of 1953.^[4] Oudelande was a separate municipality until 1970, when it was merged with Borsele.^[7]

After running a test for one year, the city council decided to remove all traffic signs in the beginning of 2007 to improve the look of the historical village.^[8]

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  Saint Eligius church in Oudelande
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  Former railway station
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  Farm in Oudelande