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Village in Utrecht, Netherlands From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Linschoten (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈlɪnsxoːtə(n)]) is a village in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Montfoort, and lies about 3 km southeast of Woerden.
Linschoten | |
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Village | |
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Coordinates: 52°3′46″N 4°54′52″E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Utrecht |
Municipality | Montfoort |
Area | |
• Total | 1.24 km2 (0.48 sq mi) |
Elevation | 0.1 m (0.3 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 3,640 |
• Density | 2,900/km2 (7,600/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 3461[1] |
Dialing code | 0348 |
The village was first mentioned in 1172 as Gerardus de Lindescote, and means (higher) corner near Linde which is either a tree (Tilia) or the name of a river.[3] Linschoten developed along the eponymous river. During the 12th century, it was a peat excavation settlement. In 1270, a castle was built, but was reduced to a ruin by 1438. The Dutch Reformed Church dates from 1270, but was destroyed in 1482 by the citizens of Oudewater. In 1627, the church was extensively renovated. In 1617, the Montfoortse Vaart was dug and met the Linschoten River at the village of Linschoten.[4]
In 1637, the manor house Huis te Linschoten was built in a castle like style. In 1771, it was redesigned and extended in Versailles style. In 1834, a large park was added around the estate.[5] In 1840, Linschoten was home to 552 people.[6]
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