Aalsum (Groningen)

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Aalsum is a small hamlet in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is located in the municipality of Zuidhorn, about 1.5 km west of Oldehove.[1]

The hamlet was located on a wierde, an artificial dwelling hill. The hill was partially excavated in the 20th century; a bow from the 9th century was found. Plans to reconstruct the hill were canceled.

According to the 19th century historian A.J. van der Aa[2], Aalsum had 80 inhabitants in the middle of the 19th century; presumably, this includes the surrounding countryside.

[edit] References

  1. ^ ANWB Topografische Atlas Nederland, Topografische Dienst and ANWB, 2005.
  2. ^ Abraham Jacob van der Aa, "Aardrijkskundig woordenboek der Nederlanden", vol. 1 (A), 1839.

Coordinates: 53°18′27″N 6°22′10″E / 53.3075, 6.36944

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