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Baarland

FieldValue
nameBaarland
settlement_typeVillage
official_name
native_name
native_name_langnl
image_skylineFile:Sint Maarten Baarland1.JPG
image_captionProtestant parish church of Sint Maarten
image_flagBaarland vlag.svg
image_shieldBaarland wapen.svg
pushpin_mapNetherlands Zeeland#Netherlands
pushpin_mapsize250
pushpin_map_captionLocation in the province of Zeeland in the Netherlands
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_nameNetherlands
subdivision_type1Province
subdivision_name1Zeeland
subdivision_type2Municipality
subdivision_name2Borsele
elevation_footnotes
elevation_m0.4
area_footnotes
area_total_km28.32
population_footnotes
population_total600
population_as_of2021
population_density_km2auto
timezoneCET
utc_offset+1
timezone_DSTCEST
utc_offset_DST+2
postal_code_typePostal code
postal_code4435
area_code_typeDialing code
area_code0113
coordinates

Baarland is a village in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It is a part of the municipality of Borsele, and lies about 21 km east of Middelburg.

History

The village was first mentioned in 1295 as Bae(r)land, and means "barren land". Baarland is a road village which developed in the Middle Ages on a ridge. In 1014, a North Sea flood resulted in the creation of the Oost-Borsele island. The hamlets on the island formed the Heerlijkheid Baarland. In 1295, an army of the County of Flanders landed in Baarland to revenge the plundering of Floris V, Count of Holland and Zeeland. After a long combat, the local armies managed to drive back the Flemish, however Baarland had to be rebuilt.

The Dutch Reformed church dates from the mid-14th century. It was damaged by fire in 1532. The church was reduced in size during a 1774 restoration.

Slot Baarland is a castle which was first mentioned in the 13th century. It was expanded and remodelled in the 17th century. In 1923, it was sold by auction and started to deteriorate. The North Sea flood of 1953 destroyed the gardens around the castle. In 1970, it was restored, and a wall with four towers was added.

Only ruins remain of Hellenburg Castle. The castle was built in 1312, but was destroyed by a flood in 1477. In 1958, the remains of the foundation of the castle were discovered.

Baarland was home to 562 people in 1840. In 1924, a railway station was built on the Goes to Hoedekenskerke railway line. The station closed down in 1934. The railway line has been reused as a museum line with steam locomotives. Baarland was flood during the North Sea flood of 1953.

On 26 October 1944, the Allied forces tried to land at Baarland and attack the Germans from the rear. Despite heavy losses and strong resistance, the Allies managed to liberate the area. Almost half the houses in Baarland were severely damaged, and the village was evacuated.

Baarland used to be a separate municipality. In 1970, it was merged into Borsele.

References

References

  1. "Postcodetool for 4435AA". Het Waterschapshuis.
  2. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021".
  3. "Baarland - (geografische naam)".
  4. Piet van Cruyningen & Ronald Stenvert. (2003). "Baarland". Waanders.
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  6. "station Baarland".
  7. "Baarland".
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