Kapel-Avezaath

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A few houses in the municipality of Buren are also part of Kapel-Avezaath.

History

It was first mentioned in 1440 as "voor de capel van Aldenavesaet", and means before the chapel of Avezaath to distinguish from Kerk-Avezaath.[1] The village developed along the Waal River. The church dates from the 14th century, and was modified in 1705. The church tower dates from 1783.[2] In 1840, it was home to 447 people.[3]

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