Oostwoud
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History
The village was first mentioned around 1312 as Oestenwoude, and means "eastern forest". Oost (east) has been added to distinguish from Midwoud and Nibbixwoud.[1] Oostwoud developed in the Late Middle Ages as a peat excavation settlement.[2] A large part of the village burnt down in 1710 due to arson.[3]
The Dutch Reformed church is a single aisled church with wooden ridge turret built in 1753. The church was expanded around 1875.[2]
Oostwoud was home to 310 people in 1840.[3] In 1878, a joint railway station with Midwoud opened on the Hoorn to Medemblik railway line. The line closed in 1941.[4]
Gallery
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Dutch Reformed church
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Farm in Oostwoud
References
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