Nijbroek
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Nijbroek was a separate municipality until 1818, when it was merged with Voorst.[1]
History
It was first mentioned in 1328 as Niebroeck, and means "new swampy land".[2] In 1328, Reginald II, Duke of Guelders ordered the cultivation and poldering of the area. In 1339, the village became a parish. A church was in the 14th century, and the tower was enlarged in the 16th century.[3] Fransenburg was built in the 14th century as a monastery. It is named after Frans van Apeldoorn who became the proprietor in 1658 and turned it into a castle. The castle was demolished before 1810.[4] In 1840, Nijbroek was home to 713 people.[4]
Gallery
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Reformed church in Nijbroek
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Fransenburg
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Farm in Nijbroek
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Villa in Nijbroek
References
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