Vegelinsoord (West Frisian: Vegelinsoard) is a village in De Fryske Marren municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 390 in 2017.[3]
Vegelinsoord
Vegelinsoard | |
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Grevensmolen Mill | |
Location in the former Skarsterlân municipality | |
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| • Total | 16.02 km2 (6.19 sq mi) |
| Elevation | −0.6 m (−2.0 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 390 |
| • Density | 24/km2 (63/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 8467[1] |
| Dialing code | 0513 |
There is a windmill in the village, De Deels.
The village was first mentioned in 1913 as Stobbegat. In 1958, it changed its name to Vegelinsoord after the Vegelin van Claerbergen [nl] family.[4]
The polder mill De Deels or Grevensmolen is located near the village. The windmill dates from 1860 and has remained in service to drain excess water throughout its existence.[5]
Before 2014, Vegelinsoord was part of the Skarsterlân municipality and before 1984 it was part of Haskerland.[6]
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Populated places in the municipality of De Fryske Marren | |
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List of cities, towns and villages in Friesland | |
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