Barchem is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland, located in the municipality Lochem, about 15 km east of the city of Zutphen.
Barchem | |
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Village | |
Church of Barchem | |
| Coordinates: 52°7′27″N 6°26′35″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Municipality | Lochem |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.66 km2 (9.91 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,750 |
| • Density | 68/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 7244[1] |
| Dialing code | 0573 |
It was first mentioned in 1474 as Borchem, and means "settlement on/near a hill".[3] It used to be a little agricultural settlement, and used to be centred around the Barchemse Enk.[4]: 1 In 1840, it was home to 346 people.[5] Later, the centre moved to the road from Lochem to Ruurlo where a toll house was constructed in 1857. In 1860, the church was built at the intersection with the road from Borculo to Zwiep [nl]. During World War II, Barchem was the scene of heavy fighting.[4]: 1 There are 25 commonwealth graves on the general cemetery.[6]
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