Moddergat
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The name of the village means 'mud hole' in Dutch and in West Frisian.[3] Moddergat is twinned with Peazens, and they are often referred to as "Peazens-Moddergat".[4][2]
In 1883, 17 of the 22 ships of Moddergat were lost at sea during a storm killing 83 fishermen. In 1958, a monument was placed on the sea dike in their honour.[5]
In 2004, NCRV television organized a competition for most beautiful place in the Netherlands. Moddergat came in second after Weerribben-Wieden National Park.[2]
History
The village was first mentioned in 1718 as Modde gat, and is supposed to mean "muddy pool".[6] The village of Peazens was founded first on the new dike along the Wadden Sea. Moddergat was founded later from Peazens, and used to consist of two hamlets: De Kamp and De Oere. The Reformed Church was built in 1912 with a wooden tower.[4]
In 1840, Moddergat was home to 220 people. Moddergat used to belong to the municipality of Westdongeradeel and Peazens to Oostdongeradeel. In 1983, the municipalities merged.[2]
Activities
Museum 't Fiskershúske consists of four fishermen's houses, the oldest of which is from 1794, and gives a display of the life and history of the fishers in Moddergat.[7]
Moddergat is one of the starting points for wadlopen (mudflat hiking). At low tide, it is possible to walk to the island of Schiermonnikoog.[8] Mudflat hiking is potentially dangerous, and is only allowed under the supervision of a licensed guide.[9]
Gallery
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House in Moddergat
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Fisher's monument
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Sunset on the Wadden Sea
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References
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External links
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