Heemstede, Utrecht
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Heemstede | |
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Coordinates: 52°2′16″N 5°7′27″E / 52.03778°N 5.12417°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Utrecht |
Municipality | Houten |
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Heemstede (52°03′N 5°07′E / 52.050°N 5.117°E) is a hamlet in the central Netherlands. It is located 3 km west of Houten, Utrecht. The hamlet is known for Heemstede Castle (1645).
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Until 1812, Heemstede was a separate heerlijkheid.[1] Between 1818 and 1857 it was a part of Oud-Wulven, until that municipality merged with Houten. The area had 75 inhabitants around 1850.[1]
References
- ^ a b Abraham Jacob van der Aa, "Aardrijkskundig woordenboek der Nederlanden", vol. 5 (H), 1844.