Poederoijen is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of Zaltbommel, and lies about 9 km southeast of Gorinchem. Poederoijen was a separate municipality until 1955, when it was merged with Brakel.[3] Loevestein Castle is located in Poederoijen.

Poederoijen
Village
Loevestein Castle
Coat of arms
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Coordinates: 51°47′8″N 5°4′49″E
Country	Netherlands
Province	Gelderland
Municipality	Zaltbommel
Area [1]
• Total	6.21 km2 (2.40 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	2 m (7 ft)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	1,095
• Density	180/km2 (460/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	5307[1]
Dialing code	0418

History

It was first mentioned in 850 as in uilla Podarwic. The etymology is unclear.[4] The village developed along the Afgedamde Maas. The tower of the Dutch Reformed Church dates from the 15th century. The church itself was rebuilt in 1897 after a fire.[5] In 1840, Poederoijen was home to 425 people.[6] In 1861, the village was flooded,[5] and 1897, a large part of Poederoijen was lost in a fire.[6]

Castles

Poederoijen Castle was built in 870 and has been restored and rebuilt many times. In 1672, it was destroyed by the French and never rebuilt.[6]

Loevestein Castle is located to the north-west of the village, and was built in 1365. It was enlarged many times, and in the 17th century became part of the Dutch Water Line, a defensive line of inundation to protect Holland. The castle was decommissioned as a fortress in 1951, and extensively restored.[5]

Gallery

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  Protestant Church of Poederoijen
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  View on Poederoijen
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  Industry along the river
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  Willows near Loevestein Castle

References

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