Английская Википедия:Achthoven, Montfoort
Achthoven is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Montfoort, and lies about 6 km northwest of IJsselstein.[1] Between 1818 and 1857, Achthoven was a separate municipality; it merged with Linschoten in 1857.[2]
Achthoven is sometimes divided into two hamlets: Achthoven-West and Achthoven-Oost.[1]
It was first mentioned in 1306 as "van dien achtehoeven", and means "eight parcels of land".[3] Achthoven is not a statistical entity,[4] and the postal authorities have placed it under Montfoort.[5] It has place name sign, however they read Montfoort. In 1840, it was home to 105 people. Nowadays, it consists of about 60 houses.[6]
Gallery
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The Slotlaan in Achthoven
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Mary chapel
References
- ↑ 1,0 1,1 ANWB Topografische Atlas Nederland, Topografische Dienst and ANWB, 2005.
- ↑ Шаблон:Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten
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