Peizerwold
Hamlet in Drenthe, Netherlands From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hamlet in Drenthe, Netherlands From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Peizerwold is a hamlet in the Netherlands and it part of the Noordenveld municipality in Drenthe.
Peizerwold | |
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Location in province of Drenthe in the Netherlands | |
Coordinates: 53°9′42″N 6°29′48″E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Drenthe |
Municipality | Noordenveld |
Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 9321 |
Dialing code | 050 |
Peizerwold is not a statistical entity,[2] and the postal authorities have placed it under Peize.[3] It was first mentioned in 1792 as Peyswold meaning "the woods near Peize".[4] The hamlet started during the peat exploitation in the forest near Peize. In 1840, it home to 78 people. Nowadays, it has about 20 houses.[5]
The tollhouse dates from 1884, and was built on the road to Groningen.[6] It was later in use a farm, but has been restored as a residential house. It was declared a monument in 1994.[7]
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