Scharsterbrug (West Frisian: Skarsterbrêge) is a village in De Fryske Marren in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 830 in 2017.[3]
Scharsterbrug
Skarsterbrêge | |
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Scharsterbrug church | |
Location in the former Skarsterlân municipality | |
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| • Total | 6.87 km2 (2.65 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0.0 m (0.0 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 805 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (300/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 8517[1] |
| Dialing code | 0513 |
There is a restored windmill, De Skarrenmolen.
The village was first mentioned in 1847 as Scharsterbrug, and the means bridge over the canal running through the Scharren (communal ground).[4] In 1580, the Scharsterrijn was dug for peat excavation in the Scharren. In 1840, it was home to 147 people. In 1911, a dairy factory was constructed and in 1914, a church was built.[5] The Skarrenmoune is a polder mill which was probably built in 1881.[6]
Before 2014, Scharsterbrug was part of the Skarsterlân municipality and before 1984 it was part of Doniawerstal.[5]
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Populated places in the municipality of De Fryske Marren | |
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