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'''{{'}}s-Gravenpolder''' is a village in the [[Netherlands|Dutch]] province of [[Zeeland]]. It is a part of the municipality of [[Borsele]], and lies about 21 kilometres east of [[Middelburg, Zeeland|Middelburg]].


== History ==
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The village was first mentioned in 1318 as "dat Nuweland van Vortrap", and means "''[[polder]]'' of the Count". Before 1316, [[William I, Count of Hainaut|William III, Count of Holland]] ordered the construction of a [[dyke (embankment)|dike]] around Voortrappen. It was first called 's-Gravenpolder in 1386.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://etymologiebank.nl/trefwoord/gravenpolder |title=Gravenpolder – (geografische naam) |website=Etymologiebank |access-date=19 April 2022 |language=nl}}</ref> The polder and village were owned by the Count of Holland until 1430. 's-Gravenpolder developed as a [[linear settlement|linear]] road village.<ref name="monument">{{cite book|url=https://dbnl.org/tekst/sten009monu09_01/sten009monu09_01_0033.php |title='s-Gravenpolder |author=Piet van Cruyningen & Ronald Stenvert| year=2003 |publisher=Waanders |location=Zwolle |isbn=90 400 8830 6 |access-date=19 April 2022 |language=nl}}</ref>
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| town_map = File:Map NL - Borsele - 's-Gravenpolder.png
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| caption = The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of 's-Gravenpolder in the municipality of Borsele.
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The Dutch Reformed church is a Gothic cruciform church with built-in tower. The choir probably dates from the late-14th century. The tower and nave were constructed in the early-15th century.<ref name="monument"/> It was severely damaged during World War II.<ref name="plaats"/> During the renovation of 1959 to 1961, the plaster was removed and the current spire was built.<ref name="monument"/>
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''''s-Gravenpolder''' ({{Coord|51|28|N|3|54|E|type:city(4089)|display=inline,title}}) is a town in the [[Netherlands|Dutch]] province of [[Zeeland]]. It is a part of the municipality of [[Borsele]], and lies about 21 kilometres east of [[Middelburg]].


The [[grist mill]] De Korenhalm was built in 1876. An electro motor was installed in a shed near the wind mill. Since 1992, it is owned by a foundation and still in service.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.molendatabase.nl/nederland/molen.php?nummer=858 |title=De Korenhalm |website=Molendatabase |access-date=19 April 2022 |language=nl}}</ref>
's-Gravenpolder was a separate municipality until 1970.<ref>Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, "Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten", KNAW, 2006. [http://www.knaw.nl/cfdata/publicaties/detail.cfm?boeken__ordernr=20061061]</ref>


's-Gravenpolder was home to 577 people in 1840.<ref name="plaats">{{cite web|url=https://www.plaatsengids.nl/s-gravenpolder |title='s-Gravenpolder |website=Plaatsengids |access-date=19 April 2022 |language=nl}}</ref> In 1927, a joint railway station with [['s-Heer Abtskerke]] opened on the [[Goes]] to [[Hoedekenskerke]]. It closed in 1947.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stationsweb.nl/station.asp?station=sgravenpoldersheerabtskerke&vraag=gravenpolder |title=station 's Gravenpolder- s Heer Abtskerke |website=Stationsweb |access-date=19 April 2022 |language=nl}}</ref> The village was severely damaged during [[World War II]].<ref name="monument"/> 's-Gravenpolder was a separate municipality until 1970 when it merged into [[Borsele]].<ref>{{Repertorium Nederlandse Gemeenten}}</ref>
In 2001, the town of 's-Gravenpolder had 4089 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.81 square kilometres, and contained 1461 residences.<ref name="CBS">Statistics Netherlands (CBS), [http://www.cbs.nl/nl-NL/menu/themas/milieu-natuur-ruimte/ruimte/publicaties/cartografie-geografie/geografische-data/2001-bevolkingskernen-in-nederland.htm ''Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001'']. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).</ref>

The statistical area "'s-Gravenpolder", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 4570.<ref name="CBS2">Statistics Netherlands (CBS), [http://statline.cbs.nl/ ''Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005'']. As of 1 January 2005.</ref>
== Gallery ==
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File:Molen de Korenhalm.jpg |Wind mill De Korenhalm
File:De OmC 909 bij het voormalige tramstation van 's-Gravenpolder - 's-Heer Abtskerke.jpg|Former railway station
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==See also==
*[[Oost- en Middelzwake]]


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 23:16, 5 December 2022

's-Gravenpolder
Village
St Martinus Church
St Martinus Church
Flag of 's-Gravenpolder
Flag
Coat of arms of 's-Gravenpolder
Coat of arms
's-Gravenpolder is located in Zeeland
's-Gravenpolder
's-Gravenpolder
Location in the province of Zeeland in the Netherlands
's-Gravenpolder is located in Netherlands
's-Gravenpolder
's-Gravenpolder
's-Gravenpolder (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 51°27′35″N 3°54′12″E / 51.45972°N 3.90333°E / 51.45972; 3.90333
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceZeeland
MunicipalityBorsele
Area
[1]
 • Total
8.00 km2 (3.09 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
1.0 m (3.3 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total
4,690
 • Density590/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
4431[1]
Dialing code0113

's-Gravenpolder is a village in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It is a part of the municipality of Borsele, and lies about 21 kilometres east of Middelburg.

History

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The village was first mentioned in 1318 as "dat Nuweland van Vortrap", and means "polder of the Count". Before 1316, William III, Count of Holland ordered the construction of a dike around Voortrappen. It was first called 's-Gravenpolder in 1386.[3] The polder and village were owned by the Count of Holland until 1430. 's-Gravenpolder developed as a linear road village.[4]

The Dutch Reformed church is a Gothic cruciform church with built-in tower. The choir probably dates from the late-14th century. The tower and nave were constructed in the early-15th century.[4] It was severely damaged during World War II.[5] During the renovation of 1959 to 1961, the plaster was removed and the current spire was built.[4]

The grist mill De Korenhalm was built in 1876. An electro motor was installed in a shed near the wind mill. Since 1992, it is owned by a foundation and still in service.[6]

's-Gravenpolder was home to 577 people in 1840.[5] In 1927, a joint railway station with 's-Heer Abtskerke opened on the Goes to Hoedekenskerke. It closed in 1947.[7] The village was severely damaged during World War II.[4] 's-Gravenpolder was a separate municipality until 1970 when it merged into Borsele.[8]

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  • Wind mill De Korenhalm
    Wind mill De Korenhalm
  • Former railway station
    Former railway station

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  2. ^ "Postcodetool for 4431AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Gravenpolder – (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  4. ^ a b c d Piet van Cruyningen & Ronald Stenvert (2003). 's-Gravenpolder (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. ISBN 90 400 8830 6. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  5. ^ a b "'s-Gravenpolder". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  6. ^ "De Korenhalm". Molendatabase (in Dutch). Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  7. ^ "station 's Gravenpolder- s Heer Abtskerke". Stationsweb (in Dutch). Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  8. ^ Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2011.
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