Exmorra

Exmorra
Eksmoarre
Village
St John the Baptist church
St John the Baptist church
Flag of Exmorra
Flag
Coat of arms of Exmorra
Coat of arms
Location in the former Wûnseradiel municipality
Location in the former Wûnseradiel municipality
Exmorra is located in Friesland
Exmorra
Exmorra
Location in the Netherlands
Exmorra is located in Netherlands
Exmorra
Exmorra
Exmorra (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 53°3′19″N 5°27′49″E / 53.05528°N 5.46361°E / 53.05528; 5.46361
CountryNetherlands Netherlands
ProvinceFriesland Friesland
MunicipalitySúdwest-Fryslân Súdwest-Fryslân
Area
[1]
 • Total
8.06 km2 (3.11 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
−0.1 m (−0.3 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total
485
 • Density60/km2 (160/sq mi)
Postal code
8615[1]
Dialing code0515

Exmorra (West Frisian: Eksmoarre) is a village in Súdwest-Fryslân in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 470 in January 2017.[3]

History

The village was first mentioned in 855 as Aspanmora. The etymology is unclear.[4] Exmorra is a terp (artificial mount village) from the middle ages.[5] The village used to be surrounded by lake and the economy was partially based on fishing. With the poldering of the lakes, it turned into an agricultural community.[6]

The Dutch Reformed Church was built in the 13th century from yellow and red bricks. The tower collapsed in 1836 in a storm and was rebuilt. The church was extensively restored between 1963 and 1966.[5][6]

Exmorra was home to 168 people in 1840.[7]

Before 2011, the village was part of the Wûnseradiel municipality.[7]

Overview

The village has a Christian primary school.[7] Every year there is a village festival in August, for which many different activities are being organized.[7] There are several neighbourhood associations who organize these activities. Some years, a themed parade takes place. Exmorra has a monthly paper for the residents of Exmorra and Allingawier.[citation needed]

A few companies are located in Exmorra, among others a shop of an artist who makes glass sculptures by hand. In winter there is a skating rink. There is a large sports field where kaats (Frisian handball) tournaments are being held.[citation needed] Kaatsen is a popular Frisian sport.

There is a monument to a crashed Lockheed Hudson. The Royal Air Force plane crashed in the IJsselmeer on 6 July 1944.[8]

  • Street view (1964)
    Street view (1964)
  • War memorial
    War memorial
  • View on Exmorra
    View on Exmorra
  • Snails by Frans Faber
    Snails by Frans Faber

References

  1. ^ a b c "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 5 April 2022. two entries
  2. ^ "Postcodetool for 8615LB". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  3. ^ Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2017 - CBS Statline
  4. ^ "Exmorra - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  5. ^ a b Ronald Stenvert & Sabine Broekhoven (2000). "Exmorra" (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. ISBN 90 400 9476 4. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Exmorra". Friesland Wonderland (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  7. ^ a b c d "Exmorra". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  8. ^ "Monument Lockheed Hudson". Traces of War (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 April 2022.

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