Sint Maartensbrug is a village in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Schagen, and lies about 14 km northwest of Heerhugowaard.
Sint Maartensbrug | |
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Village | |
![]() Dutch Reformed church | |
Coordinates: 52°47′N 4°44′E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | North Holland |
Municipality | Schagen |
Area | |
• Total | 7.98 km2 (3.08 sq mi) |
Elevation | 0.0 m (0.0 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 715 |
• Density | 90/km2 (230/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 1752[1] |
Dialing code | 0224 |
The village was first mentioned in 1613 as "Sinte Maertensbrugge", and means "bridge (over the Groote Sloot on the road to) Sint Maarten".[3] Sint Maartensbrug is a cross shaped village which appeared shortly after the area was poldered between 1596 and 1597. It consists of a linear settlement along the Groote Sloot and another linear settlement along the road.[4]
The Dutch Reformed church is a wide aisleless church with wooden tower which was built in 1696.[4] The polder mill N-G or Noorder G was probably built in the second half of the 17th century. It was in service until 1958 when it was replaced by a Diesel powered pumping station. Between 1969 and 1972, the windmill was restored and is frequently in service on a voluntary basis.[5]
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