Steenderen
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Steenderen is a former municipality and a village in the eastern Netherlands. It has been part of the new municipality of Bronckhorst since 2005.[1]
History
It was first mentioned in 1046 as Stenere, and means "stone buildings on a sandy ridge".[2] In 1217, a parish church is established. The Dutch Reformed Church has elements dating from the 14th century. In 1782, it suffered a fire after a lightning strike, and was rebuilt. The church was restored between 1966 and 1972.[3] In 1840, it was home to 486 people.[1]
The grist mill Bronkhorstermolen dates from 1844 and was restored in 1960.[3] The potato and chips factory Aviko was founded in Steenderen in 1962. In 2019, a Script error: No such module "convert". refrigerator tower was constructed, giving Steenderen three towers.[1]
Former population centres
- Baak
- Bronkhorst
- Olburgen
- Rha
- Steenderen
- Toldijk
Gallery
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Steenderen, church (de Sint Remigiuskerk) in the street
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Steenderen, church: de Sint Willibrorduskerk
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between Steenderen and Bronkhorst, Bronkhorstermolen
References
External links
Template:Dutch municipality Bronckhorst Template:Authority control