Cornwerd

Cornwerd (West Frisian: Koarnwert) 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]

Cornwerd
Koarnwert
Village
Flag of Cornwerd
Flag
Coat of arms of Cornwerd
Coat of arms
Location in the former Wûnseradiel municipality
Location in the former Wûnseradiel municipality
Cornwerd is located in Friesland
Cornwerd
Cornwerd
Location in the Netherlands
Cornwerd is located in Netherlands
Cornwerd
Cornwerd
Cornwerd (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 53°4′59″N 5°23′26″E
CountryNetherlands Netherlands
ProvinceFriesland Friesland
MunicipalitySúdwest-Fryslân Súdwest-Fryslân
Area
[1]
 • Total4.50 km2 (1.74 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total80
 • Density18/km2 (46/sq mi)
Postal code
8753[1]
Dialing code0515

Cornwerd is home to the De Cornwerdermolen.

History

The village was first mentioned in the 9th century as Quirnifurt, and means "terp with wind mill".[4] Cornwerd used to be more important than neighbouring Makkum, because it was located on the only navigable canal, and a sconce was built near the village for defence. In 1345, the army of Holland was defeated, and for awhile the merchants from Holland were only allowed to trade in Harich, Cornwerd en Holwerd.[5]

The Dutch Reformed church dates from 13th century. In 1898, the small saddle roof was replaced by a large tower.[5] The polder mill Cornwerdermolen was built in 1907. It was devastated by a hurricane in 1972, and an engine was installed. In 1999, it was restored.[6]

Cornwerd was home to 69 people in 1840.[5]

Before 2011, the village was part of the Wûnseradiel municipality.[5]

  • Church of Cornwerd
    Church of Cornwerd
  • View on Cornwerd
    View on Cornwerd

References
  1. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  2. "Postcodetool for 8753JA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  3. Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2017 - CBS Statline
  4. "Cornwerd - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  5. "Cornwerd". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  6. "De Cornwerdermolen". Molen database (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 April 2022.

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