Winssen
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Winssen was a separate municipality until 1818, when it was merged with Ewijk.[1]
It was first mentioned in 1153 as Winisen. The etymology is unclear.[2] Huis te Winssen was a castle located near the village. In 1584, it fell in Spanish hands, and was destroyed by the citizens of Nijmegen. It was later rebuilt, but demolished around 1815.[3] In 1840, Winssen was home to 909 people.[4]
The Beatrixmolen is a grist mill from 1791 which was originally located in Alphen. In 1858, it was rebuilt and moved to Winssen. In 1988, it was restored.[5]
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Gallery
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Winssen, tower near church yard
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Winssen, windmill
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Huis te Winnsen (1732–1745)
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Statue by Ineke Kaagman
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