Woudsend

Woudsend (West Frisian: Wâldsein) is a village in Súdwest-Fryslân in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 1,380 in January 2017.[3]

Woudsend
Wâldsein
Village
Flag of Woudsend
Flag
Coat of arms of Woudsend
Coat of arms
Location in the former Wymbritseradiel municipality
Location in the former Wymbritseradiel municipality
Woudsend is located in Friesland
Woudsend
Woudsend
Location in the Netherlands
Woudsend is located in Netherlands
Woudsend
Woudsend
Woudsend (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 52°56′34″N 5°37′39″E
CountryNetherlands Netherlands
ProvinceFriesland Friesland
MunicipalitySúdwest-Fryslân Súdwest-Fryslân
Area
[1]
 • Total1.30 km2 (0.50 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
0.2 m (0.7 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total1,380
 • Density1,100/km2 (2,700/sq mi)
Postal code
8551[1]
Dialing code0514

There are two windmills in the village, 't Lam and De Jager.[4]

History

The village was first mentioned in 1337 as Woldesende, and means "end (edge) of the wood".[5] Woudsend is a village from the Middle Ages that developed along the Ee river. The economy was mainly based on trade and shipping. The village was densely settled and is characterised by many narrow alleys.[6]

The Dutch Reformed church was built in 1660 as a replacement of the medieval church. The new church was not well founded and started to subside. In 1835, it was decided to build a new church on the other side of the village. The church was completed in 1837.[7][4] The Catholic St Michael Church was built in 1792 as a clandestine church behind a residential house. In 1933, a tower was added and the church was enlarged.[4] In 1722, a clandestine Mennonite church was built. It was rebuilt in 1858, but sold in 1968 and now serves as a pub.[4]

The village used to be located on the eastern side of the Ee river. During the 19th century, it was extended to the western side of the river.[4] Woudsend was home to 1,181 people in 1840.[7] Before 2011, the village was part of the Wymbritseradiel municipality.[7]

  • House in Woudsend
    House in Woudsend
  • House in Woudsend
    House in Woudsend
  • Street view
    Street view
  • Alley in Woudsend
    Alley in Woudsend

References
  1. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  2. "Postcodetool for 8551MA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  3. Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2017 - CBS Statline
  4. "Woudsend". Friesland wonderland (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  5. "Woudsend - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  6. Ronald Stenvert & Sabine Broekhoven (2000). "Woudsend" (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. ISBN 90 400 9476 4. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  7. "Woudsend". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 April 2022.

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