Paesens (West Frisian: Peazens) is a village in Noardeast-Fryslân in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It has a population of around 242 in January 2017.[3] Before 2019, the village was part of the Dongeradeel municipality.

Paesens Peazens
Village
St Anthony's church
Flag Coat of arms
Location in the former Dongeradeel municipality
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Coordinates:
Country	Netherlands
Province	Friesland
Municipality	Noardeast-Fryslân
Area [1]
• Total	3.63 km2 (1.40 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	1.3 m (4.3 ft)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	230
• Density	63/km2 (160/sq mi)
Postal code	9136[1]
Dialing code	0519

There is a restored windmill in the village, De Hond. Paesens is twinned with Moddergat, and they are often referred to as "Paesens and Moddergat".[4][5]

History

The village was first mentioned in 1415 as pazene wal. The etymology is unclear.[6] The village of Paesens was founded in the 11th on the new dike along the Wadden Sea. Moddergat was founded later from Paesens, and used to consist of two hamlets: De Kamp and De Oere.[4]

The Dutch Reformed church dates from around 1200. In 1792, the tower was demolished and the church was extended into the vacant area. Afterwards a new tower was constructed.[4] The grist mill De Hond was built in 1861. By 1968, it had become a ruin, and was sold for ƒ1,- to De Hollandsche Molen Foundation. Between 1969 and 1971, it was restored and is occasionally in use.[7]

In 1840, Paesens was home to 637 people. Paesens used to belong to the municipality of Oostdongeradeel and Moddergat to Westdongeradeel. In 1983, the municipalities merged.[5]

Gallery

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  Village view
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  Village along the dike
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  Wadden Sea with Peasens in the background
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  Windmill De Hond

References

External links

Media related to Paesens at Wikimedia Commons