Rossum, Overijssel
Village in Overijssel, Netherlands
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Rossum is a village in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is a part of the municipality of Dinkelland, and lies about 4 km north of Oldenzaal on the road to Ootmarsum.
Rossum | |
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view of Rossum | |
| Nicknames: Göttenkeurndoarp, Görtekeurne[1] | |
 The village centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Rossum in the municipality of Dinkelland. | |
  Rossum Location in the Netherlands  Rossum Rossum (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 52°21′8″N 6°55′23″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Overijssel |
| Municipality | Dinkelland |
| Area | |
• Total | 25.76 km2 (9.95 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Population (2021)[2] | |
• Total | 2,355 |
| • Density | 91.42/km2 (236.8/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Rossumers |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 7596[2] |
| Dialing code | 0541 |
It was first mentioned in the late-10th century as Rohthem, and means "settlement near cleared forest".[4] In 1840, it was home to 504 people.[5]
The Hunenborg is a circular rampart to the north of Rossum. In 1916, remnants of wooden buildings were discovered at the site. Later a wooden dam dating from the 1150s was uncovered, and may be the location of a 10th century fortress of the Prince-Bishop of Utrecht.[6]
In the rural environment some farms can be found in the traditional building style of the timber framed Low German house.
Notable people
- Patrick Bosch (1964–2012), football player[7]
Gallery
St. Plechelmus church
Agriculture in Rossum
