De Skâns-Oostmahorn
Village in Friesland, Netherlands From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
De Skâns-Oostmahorn is a village in the Dutch province of Friesland. It is located in the municipality Noardeast-Fryslân and had, as of January 2017, a population of 65.[3] Before 2019, the village was part of the Dongeradeel municipality.[4]
De Skâns-Oostmahorn | |
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Village | |
 De Skâns-Oostmahorn ferry | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  De Skâns-Oostmahorn Location of De Skâns-Oostmahorn in the province of Friesland | |
| Coordinates: 53°22′51″N 6°09′37″E | |
| Country |  Netherlands |
| Province |  Friesland |
| Municipality | Noardeast-Fryslân |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.69 km2 (0.27 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0.3 m (1.0 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 85 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 9133[1] |
| Dialing code | 0519 |
Before 2006 the village was part of Eanjum. De Skâns-Oostmahorn is located on the west-side of the Lauwersmeer. The ferry to Schiermonnikoog that had previously left from De Skâns-Oostmahorn now leaves from Lauwersoog.[4] Esonstad is a nearby holiday village.[4]
The village was first mentioned in 1543 as Oes(t)mehorne, and means eastern settlement.[5]
De Skâns-Oostmahorn was conquered by the geus (freedom fighter during the Dutch Revolt) Bartholt Entens van Mentheda who constructed a sconce near the village. The sconce was unsuccessfully attacked in 1576 by the Spanish colonel Caspar Robles. .[5] A coastal battery was built in its place in the late 18th century, and remained in service until 1849.[4]
In 1840, De Skâns-Oostmahorn was home to 66 people.[4]
The village's official name was changed from Oostmahorn to De Skâns-Oostmahorn in 2023.[6]
Oostmahorn by Gaspar Bouttats
Former building of maritime pilots and sea rescue
Former telecommunication building
The lighthouse, with view on the Lauwersmeer
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