Rossum, Gelderland
Village in Gelderland, Netherlands
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Rossum 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.
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| Coordinates: 51°48′3″N 5°20′8″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Municipality | Maasdriel |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.17 km2 (5.47 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 2,995 |
| • Density | 211.4/km2 (547.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 5328 |
| Dialing code | 0418 |
Rossum was a separate municipality between 1818 and 1999, when it was merged with Maasdriel.[3]
History
It was first mentioned in 893 as Rotheheym, and means "settlement near cleared forest".[4] It developed into a stretched out esdorp with a centre near the church and one near the castle. The Dutch Reformed Church was a tower of the 16th century with 12th century elements. The church dates from 1860.[5] Huis Rossum was a castle from the 13th century. It was destroyed in 1599 during the Siege of Zaltbommel, and the remainder was demolished in 1740.[6] In 1848, a manor house was constructed on the site of the former castle.[5] In 1840, Rossum was home to 845 people.[6]
Gallery
Huis Rossum
Former Reformed Church
Social sofa and hotel restaurant
Residential house
