Rossum is a village in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is a part of the municipality of Dinkelland, and lies about 4 km north of Oldenzaal on the road to Ootmarsum.
Rossum | |
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village | |
![]() view of Rossum | |
Nickname(s): Göttenkeurndoarp, Görtekeurne[1] | |
![]() The village centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Rossum in the municipality of Dinkelland. | |
Coordinates: 52°21′8″N 6°55′23″E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Overijssel |
Municipality | Dinkelland |
Area | |
• Total | 25.76 km2 (9.95 sq mi) |
Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
Population (2021)[2] | |
• Total | 2,355 |
• Density | 91/km2 (240/sq mi) |
Demonym | Rossumers |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 7596[2] |
Dialing code | 0541 |
It was first mentioned in the late-10th century as Rohthem, and means "settlement near cleared forest".[4] In 1840, it was home to 504 people.[5]
The Hunenborg is a circular rampart to the north of Rossum. In 1916, remnants of wooden buildings were discovered at the site. Later a wooden dam dating from the 1150s was uncovered, and may be the location of a 10th century fortress of the Prince-Bishop of Utrecht.[6]
In the rural environment some farms can be found in the traditional building style of the timber framed Low German house.
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