Midwoud
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History
The village was first mentioned around 1312 as Midwoude, and means "middle forest". Middle is used, because it is located between Oostwoud and Nibbixwoud.[1] Midwoud developed in the Late Middle Ages as a peat excavation settlement.[2]
In 1984, the Dutch Reformed church burnt down, and only the neoclassic church tower from 1867 remained. A new church was built in 1987 near the old church leaving the tower detached.[2]
Midwoud was home to 218 people in 1840. It was an independent municipality. In 1979, the area of that municipality became part of Noorder-Koggenland and Wognum. In 1990, houses were built in the area between Midwoud and Oostwoud, thus forming a single build-up area. In 2007, it became part of the municipality of Medemblik.[3]
Gallery
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Farm in Midwoud
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Church tower of Midwoud
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Former mayor's residence
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House in Midwoud
References
Template:Dutch municipality Medemblik Template:Authority control