Oostmahorn (West Frisian: De Skâns) is a village in the Dutch province of Friesland. It is located in the municipality Noardeast-Fryslân and had, as of January 2017, a population of 65.[3] Before 2019, the village was part of the Dongeradeel municipality.[4]

Oostmahorn De Skâns
Village
Oostmahorn ferry
Flag Coat of arms
Oostmahorn Location of Oostmahorn in the province of Friesland
Coordinates: 53°22′51″N 6°09′37″E
Country	Netherlands
Province	Friesland
Municipality	Noardeast-Fryslân
Area [1]
• Total	0.69 km2 (0.27 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	85
• Density	120/km2 (320/sq mi)
Postal code	9133[1]
Dialing code	0519

Before 2006 the village was part of Anjum. Oostmahorn is located on the west-side of the Lauwersmeer. The ferry to Schiermonnikoog that had previously left from Oostmahorn now leaves from Lauwersoog.[4] Esonstad is a nearby holiday village.[4]

History

The village was first mentioned in 1543 as Oes(t)mehorne, and means eastern settlement.[5]

Oostmahorn was conquered by the geus (freedom fighter during the Dutch Revolt) Bartholt Entens van Mentheda who constructed a sconce near the village. The sconce was unsuccessfully attacked in 1576 by the Spanish colonel Caspar Robles. .[5] A coastal battery was built in its place in the late 18th century, and remained in service until 1849.[4]

In 1840, Oostmahorn was home to 66 people.[4]

Gallery

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  Oostmahorn by Gaspar Bouttats
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  Former building of maritime pilots and sea rescue
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  Former telecommunication building
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  The lighthouse, with view on the Lauwersmeer

References

External links

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