Avenhorn
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History
The village was first mentioned around 1312 as Lutekedrecht. The current name means "corner (of a dike) of Ave (person)".[1] Avenhorn developed in the 13th century as a peat excavation settlement.[2]
The Dutch Reformed church is a single aisled church from 1642. In 1914, a ridge turret was added to the church.[2]
Avenhorn was home to 364 people in 1840.[3] In 1884, a railway station was opened on the Zaandam to Enkhuizen railway line. It closed in 1940.[4] In 1979, the former municipality of Avenhorn merged into the new municipality of Wester-Koggenland. In 2007, it became part of the municipality of Koggenland.[3]
Gallery
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View on Avenhorn
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Avenhorn railway station
References
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