Enspijk

Enspijk
Village
View on Enspijk
View on Enspijk
Coat of arms of Enspijk
Enspijk is located in Gelderland
Enspijk
Enspijk
Location in the Netherlands
Enspijk is located in Netherlands
Enspijk
Enspijk
Enspijk (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 51°53′1″N 5°12′47″E / 51.88361°N 5.21306°E / 51.88361; 5.21306
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceGelderland
MunicipalityWest Betuwe
Area
 • Total
7.82 km2 (3.02 sq mi)
Elevation3 m (10 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total
600
 • Density77/km2 (200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
4157[1]
Dialing code0345

Enspijk is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of West Betuwe, and lies about 14km (8.69 miles) west of Tiel.

Enspijk was first mentioned in 1148 as Inspic, and means promontory. The en (inwards) was added to distinguish from neighbouring Spijk.[3] Enspijk developed as a concentrated esdorp perpendicular to the dike of the Linge. The Dutch Reformed Church dates from the early 15th century and is a replacement of a 13th century church. The tower was built at the end of the 15th century.[4] Huis te Enspijk was a castle. It was probably built in the 15th century, and was demolished in 1828.[5] In 1840, it was home to 247 people.[6]

Notable residents

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 25 March 2022. two entries
  2. ^ "Postcodetool for 4157GA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  3. ^ "Enspijk - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 25 March 2022. Authenticity of the 1129 reference is in doubt
  4. ^ Ronald Stenvert & Sabine Broekhoven (2000). "Enspijk" (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. ISBN 90 400 9406 3. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  5. ^ "Informatie". Dorp Enspijk (in Dutch). Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  6. ^ "Enspijk". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 25 March 2022.
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