Godlinze (Dutch pronunciation: [ɣɔdˈlɪnzə]; Gronings: Glìns) is a village in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is a part of the municipality of Eemsdelta, and is located about 24 km northeast of Groningen.
Godlinze | |
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Village | |
![]() St Pancras' Church in Godlinze | |
Coordinates: 53°22′20″N 6°48′51″E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Groningen |
Municipality | Eemsdelta |
Area | |
• Total | 0.26 km2 (0.10 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3.8 m (12.5 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 240 |
• Density | 920/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
Postal code | 9908[3] |
Dialing code | 0596[4] |
The village was first mentioned in the 10th or 11th century as Godleuingi, and means "settlement of the people of Godlef (person)".[5] Godlinze is a terp (artificial living hill) village from the early middle ages with a radial structure. The terp is encircled by a canal, and the church is placed in the middle.[6] The water from the canal came from a natural spring and was used for drinking water.[7]
The tower of the Dutch Reformed church dates from the 12th century, but has been altered several times in its history. The church mainly dates from the 13th century.[6]
Godlinze was home to 350 people in 1840.[7]
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