Greonterp

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Greonterp
Village
Greonterp Belltower
Greonterp Belltower
Flag of Greonterp
Flag
Coat of arms of Greonterp
Coat of arms
Location in the former Wymbritseradiel municipality
Location in the former Wymbritseradiel municipality
Greonterp is located in Friesland
Greonterp
Greonterp
Location in the Netherlands
Greonterp is located in Netherlands
Greonterp
Greonterp
Greonterp (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 53°0′54″N 5°31′9″E / 53.01500°N 5.51917°E / 53.01500; 5.51917
CountryNetherlands Netherlands
ProvinceFriesland Friesland
MunicipalitySúdwest-Fryslân Súdwest-Fryslân
Area
[1]
 • Total
4.45 km2 (1.72 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
−1.0 m (−3.3 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total
85
 • 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 who had labelled his writings blasphemous. Later, it was renamed Huize Het Gras after Isaiha 40:8.[6]

  • 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.

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