Hichtum is a small village in Súdwest-Fryslân municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 80 in January 2017.[3]
Hichtum | |
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Hichtum Church | |
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Location in the former Wûnseradiel municipality | |
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| • Total | 3.30 km2 (1.27 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0.1 m (0.3 ft) |
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| • Total | 80 |
| • Density | 24/km2 (63/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 8743[1] |
| Dialing code | 0515 |
The village was first mentioned in the 13th century as Hetlum, and means "settlement of Higt (person)".[4] Hichtum is a terp (artificial living hill) village near Bolsward. The Dutch Reformed church dates from around 1200.[5]
The stins Wibranda State was located near Hichtum. It had existed in the early 15th century. The estate contained 25 rooms and had a large garden with fruit trees. The estate was demolished in the 1830s and replaced by a farm.[6][5]
Hichtum was home to 105 people in 1840.[7] The hamlet Sieswerd [nl] used to be part of Hichtum, but has become separated by the construction of the N359 road.[5] Before 2011, the village was part of the Wûnseradiel municipality.[7]
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