Ell is a village in the Dutch province of Limburg. It is a part of the municipality of Leudal and lies about 7 km southeast of Weert.
Ell
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Village | |
![]() St Antonius Abt Church | |
Coordinates: 51°13′N 5°48′E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Limburg |
Municipality | Leudal |
Area | |
• Total | 10.97 km2 (4.24 sq mi) |
Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 1,470 |
• Density | 130/km2 (350/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 6010-6011[1] |
Dialing code | 0495 |
Major roads | A2 |
It was first mentioned in 1244 as Elle. The etymology is unknown.[3] Ell developed in the Late Middle Ages along the Tungelroyse Beek.[4] It was part of the Imperial Abbey of Thorn, a tiny independent country, until 1794.[5]
The Catholic St Antonius Abt Church is a three aisled basilica-like church built in 1912 to replace a church from 1823. The tower was blown up in 1944, and the church was restored in 1946. In 1953, a new tower was added.[4]
Ell was home to 297 people in 1840.[5]
Populated places in the municipality of Leudal | |
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List of cities, towns and villages in Limburg (Netherlands) |
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