Wijckel
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History
The village was first mentioned in the 13th century Wicle. The etymology is unclear.[2] Wijckel is a spread out village along the roads. The Dutch Reformed Church has a 15th-century tower which has been enlarged in 1821. In 1671, a new church has been adjacent to the tower.[3] In 1840, Wijckel was home to 470 people.[4] In 1975, the tjasker Zandpoel was built.[3]
Before 2014, Wijckel was part of the Gaasterlân-Sleat municipality and before 1984 it was part of Gaasterland.[4]
Notable people
Speed skater Marrit Leenstra is from Wijckel.[5]
References
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Gallery
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Welcome to Wijckel
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Farm in Wijckel
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Former school. Nowadays village house
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Tjasker Zandpoel
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External links
Template:Dutch municipality De Fryske Marren Template:Authority control