Oudeschoot
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History
The village was first mentioned in 1299 as van Scoeten. The name means "corner of higher land". Oude (old) has been added to distinguish between Nieuweschoot. In 1299, a nunnery of the German order was founded in Oudeschoot, and has existed until 1580.[2] Oudeschoot used to be the capital of the grietenij (predecessor of a municipality) Template:Ill until 1934. In 1828, the main road from Leeuwarden to Zwolle was built through the village, and was later joined by a railway line.[3] Since 1600, the Skoattermerk, an annual market is held on the second day of Pentecost, and is the oldest extant market in the northern provinces.[4]
The Dutch Reformed church was built in 1752.[3] In 1840, it was home to 452 people.[4] Julia Jan Woutersstichting is a retirement home which was built in 1901 on the grounds of the 1763 manor house Veenwijk. The home is built in Renaissance Revival style and is surrounded by a large park.[3]
Before 1934, Oudeschoot was part of the Schoterland municipality.[4] In 1965, a large part of the village was annexed by Heerenveen.[4]
Gallery
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Street view
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Welcome to Oudeschoot
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Former railway station (1952)
References
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External links
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