Barchem
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It was first mentioned in 1474 as Borchem, and means "settlement on/near a hill".[1] It used to be a little agricultural settlement, and used to be centred around the Barchemse Enk.[2]Template:Rp In 1840, it was home to 346 people.[3] Later, the centre moved to the road from Lochem to Ruurlo where a toll house was constructed in 1857. In 1860, the church was built at the intersection with the road from Borculo to Template:Ill. During World War II, Barchem was the scene of heavy fighting.[2]Template:Rp There are 25 commonwealth graves on the general cemetery.[4]
Gallery
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Art in Barchem
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Free roaming pigs in Barchem
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Commonwealth graves in Barchem
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