City in Overijssel, Netherlands
Delden
is a
city
in the
Dutch
province of
Overijssel
and, since 2001, in the
municipality
of
Hof van Twente
. It received
city rights
in 1333.
Twickel Castle
is a famous landmark near Delden.
Before it became a part of Hof van Twente in 2001, Delden consisted of two municipalities:
Stad Delden
(the city itself), and
Ambt Delden
(the surrounding countryside). These municipalities had existed since 1818, when the original municipality "Delden" was divided into two parts.
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History
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It was first mentioned in 996 as Thelden. The etymology is unclear.
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Around 1320, the settlement was moved to a parish church which was first mentioned in 1118. The location of the original settlement is uncertain. In 1333, it was awarded city rights, and a circular canal with
ramparts
was laid out around the city.
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Twickel Castle
was first mentioned in 1347. The oldest part of the current castle date from 1539.
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Construction of the Blasius Church started around 1150, but was abandoned around 1170. In the middle of the 13th century, construction resumed, however the tower was originally intended to be much taller.
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The municipality of Delden was created in 1811. In 1818, it split in
Stad Delden
for the city and
Ambt Delden
for the countryside.
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In 1840, the city was home to 1,169 people.
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The
Delden railway station
was constructed in 1866, and triggered a growth of the city.
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The Baron van Heeckeren of Twickel built a watertower in Delden. While drilling for water, the Baron's men discovered
salt
, which started the salt industry in the region of Twente.
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The town is served by
Delden railway station
on the line
Zutphen
-
Hengelo
.
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See also
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Gallery
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View from the water tower.
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Church: the Nieuwe Blasius Church
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Church: the Blasius Church
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Watertower
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Sculpture at Keszthelyhof
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Aerial view by the Dutch Airforce, 1920-1940
References
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