Feinsum
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There is a restored windmill, the Slagdijkstermolen.
History
The village was first mentioned in 1335 as Finckum. The etymology is unclear.[3] Feinsum is a very old terp (artificial living mound) village which probably had its origins in the beginning of our era, and has one of the oldest dikes of the Netherlands.[4] There used to be outpost of the monastery Template:Ill in Feinsum.[5]
The Dutch Reformed church dates from the 13th century and was restored between 1962 and 1964.[4] In 1840, Feinsum was home to 227 people.[5]
Before 2018, the village was part of the Leeuwarderadeel municipality.[5]
Gallery
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Feinsum church, 1723
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Slagdijkstermolen
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House in Finkum (1950–1952)
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Time traveller statue
References
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External links
Template:Dutch municipality Leeuwarden Template:Authority control