Hellum
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Hellum (Gronings: Helm) is a village in the municipality of Midden-Groningen, the Netherlands.
History
The village was first mentioned in 1282 as de Hellum. The etymology is unclear.[1] Hellum is a road village which developed in the 12th century on a sandy ridge.[2]
The church was built in the 13th century as a reconstruction of a church from around 1100. The tower dates from the Middle Ages, however the top has been rebuilt in 1648.[2]
Hellum was home to 693 people in 1840.[3] It used to be part of the municipality of Slochteren. In 2018, it became part of the municipality of Midden-Groningen.[3]
Gallery
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Helmheerd
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Sluice
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