Kollumerpomp ( Low Saxon and West Frisian : De Pomp ) is a village in Noardeast-Fryslân in the province of Friesland , the Netherlands . It had a population of 478 in January 2017. Before 2019, the village was part of the Kollumerland en Nieuwkruisland municipality.
6-523: There is a restored windmill in the village De Westermolen . The village was first mentioned in 1786 as de Pomp, and means "drainage canal of Kollum , and with was dug around 1534 to the sea dike to polder the Pompster Ryd. The Reformed church was built in 1906. In 1840, Kollumerpomp was home to 75 people. The polder mill De Westermolen was built in 1845. In 1959, a storm caused a broken stock. The owner wanted to demolish it, but no permission
12-468: A centre for trade and shipping. The tower church of the Dutch Reformed dates from the 13th century and was enlarged during the 15th century. In 1661, it was hit by lightning, and a new spire constructed. The nave of the church dates from around 1100. The former courthouse dates from the 16th century. It was in service as courthouse between 1609 tot 1895. The former weigh house dates from 1614 and
18-541: Is a restored windmill, Tochmaland in the village. The village was first mentioned between 822 and c. 825 as Colleheim, and means settlement of Kolle (person). Kollum originates from the early middle ages. During the 11th and 12th century, the peat was excavated in the region, and a settlement appeared on the Dwarsried, a former river leading to the Wadden Sea . During the 17th and 18th century, Kollum became
24-630: The encounter. Additionally, one member of the relief force, who came to their aid on April 16, also died. The monument stands as a tribute to their bravery and sacrifice. [REDACTED] Media related to Kollumerpomp at Wikimedia Commons Kollum Kollum ( Low Saxon : Kölm ) is a village in Noardeast-Fryslân municipality in the province Friesland , the Netherlands . It had a population of around 5529 in January 2017. There
30-481: Was extended in 1779. In 1895, it was turned into a residential home. The former town hall was built in 1808 as a residential home. In 1895, it became the town hall. In 2021, it was restored, and is currently used as a Grand Café, large pub. In 1840, Kollum was home to 2,063 people. Before 2019, the village was part of the Kollumerland en Nieuwkruisland municipality. The village made national headlines after
36-495: Was granted, and a Diesel engine was installed instead. In 1961, it was bought by the municipality and restored in 1984. In 1988, it was recommissioned. The Resistance monument was unveiled in 1950 to honor the memory of four individuals from the Dutch resistance who seized control of the sluice on April 13 to 14, 1945. Despite facing German forces, they valiantly defended their position for 36 hours. Unfortunately, three of them died in
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