Zuid-Scharwoude
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History
The village was first mentioned in 1094 as Sudrekercha. The current name means "southern forest near Schoorl". Zuid (south) was added to distinguish from Noord-Scharwoude.[1][2] Zuid-Scharwoude developed in the 11th century as a linear settlement along a dike.[3]
The Dutch Reformed church was built in the 15th century as a replacement of a 12th-century church, and renovated in 1819. In 1905, the tower collapsed and the church was shortened with a built-in tower.[3]
Zuid-Scharwoude was home to 626 people in 1840.[4] It was a separate municipality between 1817 and 1941, when it became a part of Langedijk.[5] It used to be the capital of Langedijk. Since 2022 it has become part of the new municipality of Dijk en Waard.[4]
Gallery
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Bar in Zuid-Scharwoude
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Statue in Zuid-Scharwoude
See also
References
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