Vriescheloo (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈvrisəˌloː]; Gronings: Vraiskeloo) is a village in the municipality of Westerwolde in the Netherlands.
Vriescheloo | |
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Village | |
Smock mill De Korenbloem in 2008 | |
Vriescheloo Vriescheloo (Netherlands) Show map of Netherlands | |
| Coordinates: 53°4′5″N 7°6′50″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Groningen |
| Municipality | Westerwolde |
| Area (2012)[1] | |
| • Total | 213 ha (526 acres) |
| • Land | 212 ha (524 acres) |
| • Water | 1 ha (2 acres) |
| Population (2021)[2] | |
| • Total | 700 |
| • Density | 330/km2 (850/sq mi) |
| Postcode | 9599[3] |
| Area code | 0597 |
Vrieschloo is a linear settlement on the sand ridge which formed the old road between Groningen and Germany. The village dates from the 11th or 12th century.[4][5] It started as a peat community, and developed into an agriculture community.[4]
The 19th century smock mill De Korenbloem is located in the village.[6]
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