Alde Leie
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It is on the route of the Elfstedentocht. There is a windmill in the vicinity, De Balkendsterpoldermolen.
History
The village was first mentioned in 1466 as "op ter Leya", and means old dug canal.[3] Alde Leie developed as a dike village along the Middelzee. In 1840, it was home to 339 people. In 1868, a church was built.[4]
Before 2018, the village was part of the Leeuwarderadeel municipality.[4]
Gallery
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Balkendster windmill
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View along the canal
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Lock in Alde Leie
References
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External links
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