Greonterp

Village in Friesland, Netherlands
Flag of Greonterp
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Coat of arms of Greonterp
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Location in the former Wymbritseradiel municipality
Location in the former Wymbritseradiel municipality
53°0′54″N 5°31′9″E / 53.01500°N 5.51917°E / 53.01500; 5.51917CountryNetherlands NetherlandsProvinceFriesland FrieslandMunicipalitySúdwest-Fryslân Súdwest-FryslânArea • Total4.45 km2 (1.72 sq mi)Elevation−1.0 m (−3.3 ft)Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total85 • Density19/km2 (49/sq mi)Postal code
8658[1]
Dialing code0515

Greonterp is a small village in Súdwest-Fryslân municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 85 in January 2017.[3]

History

The village was first mentioned in the 13th century as Grewingdorp. The etymology is unclear.[4] Greonterp is a terp (artificial living hill) village from the early middle ages. It was located between lakes. The lake Sensmeer was poldered in 1633, however the village remained isolated. Later a small road was built to Blauwhuis on which the village was dependent.[5]

The population of Greonterp remained Catholic after the Reformation. The medieval church had become Protestant. Church service was later decreased to once a year, and in 1751, the last sermon was held. The church was demolished in 1780. In 1822, a little bell tower was built on the cemetery.[5][6]

Groenterp was home to 107 people in 1840.[6] Before 2011, the village was part of the Wymbritseradiel municipality and before 1984 it was part of Wûnseradiel municipality.[6]

Notable people

The Dutch author Gerard Reve lived here from 1964 to 1971, and initially named his house Huize Algra after the politician Hendrik Algra [nl] who had labelled his writings blasphemous. Later, it was renamed Huize Het Gras after Isaiha 40:8.[6]

Gallery

  • Huize Het Gras
    Huize Het Gras
  • Farm near Greonterp
    Farm near Greonterp
  • Glass Gerard Reve art work
    Glass Gerard Reve art work

References

  1. ^ a b c "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 5 April 2022. two entries
  2. ^ "Postcodetool for 8658AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  3. ^ Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2017 - CBS Statline
  4. ^ "Greonterp - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Greonterp". Friesland Wonderland (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  6. ^ a b c d "Greonterp". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 April 2022.

External links

Media related to Greonterp at Wikimedia Commons

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