Tuk (Dutch pronunciation: [tək]) is a village in the municipality of Steenwijkerland in the province Overijssel, Netherlands. It forms a single urban area with Steenwijk

Tuk
Village
A view of Tuk
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Coordinates: 52.7959°N 6.0931°E / 52.7959; 6.0931
Country	Netherlands
Province	Overijssel
Municipality	Steenwijkerland
Area [1]
• Total	3.94 km2 (1.52 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	4 m (13 ft)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	2,170
• Density	550/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	8334[1]
Dialing code	0521

History

The village was first mentioned in the 14th century.[3] The etymology is unclear.[4] Tuk was located on the main road from Friesland to the south, and travellers often stayed in the village, because the city gates of Steenwijk were closed at night. [5] In the 15th century, a chapel was constructed in the village.[6]

During the Dutch Revolt, the village was severely damaged in the 1580-1581 and 1592 Siege of Steenwijk, because it was located in between the line of fire.[5] The opening of a dairy factory resulted in further growth. Villa Oostwoud served as town hall for Steenwijkerwold between 1890 and 1972.[6]

During the 20th century, the area between Tuk and Steenwijk became an industrial zone,[7] and the village now forms a single urban area with the neighbouring city. It has retained its shops in the village centre.[5] In 1972, it became part of the municipality of Steenwijkerland.[5]

Nature

De Woldberg, a 26 metres (85 ft) high remnant of the Last Glacial Period, is located near Tuk, and is covered in beech trees.[8] A tea house is on top of hill, and be reached by 131 steps.[9]

References

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