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'''{{'}}s-Gravenpolder''' 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, Zeeland|Middelburg]].
'''{{'}}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 ==
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>

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"/>

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 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>
's-Gravenpolder was a separate municipality until 1970.<ref>{{Repertorium Nederlandse Gemeenten}}</ref>


== Gallery ==
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''] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060319070600/http://www.cbs.nl/nl-NL/menu/themas/milieu-natuur-ruimte/ruimte/publicaties/cartografie-geografie/geografische-data/2001-bevolkingskernen-in-nederland.htm |date=19 March 2006 }}. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).</ref>
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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. {{webarchive |url=https://www.webcitation.org/5HcOxfMap?url=http://statline.cbs.nl/ |date=24 July 2006 }}</ref>
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==
==See also==

Revision as of 12:11, 19 April 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

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]

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

See also

References

  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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