Sandfirden (West Frisian: Sânfurd) is a small village in Súdwest-Fryslân municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 25 in January 2017.[3]

History

The village was first mentioned in 1245 as Sandforde, and means sand and fordable place.[4] Sandfirden is a little terp (artificial living mound) village which developed during the Middle Ages around lakes. It used to be accessible only by water.[5] Sandfirden consists of only one street without a name.[6]

In 1399, funds were provided by Albert I, Duke of Bavaria to build a church.[6] The church was replaced in 1732.[5] The tower was struck by lightning and damaged in 1970. Nowadays, the church is in use for weddings, concerts and parties.[6]

Sandfirden was home to 52 people in 1840. During World War II, the village was home to many onderduikers (people in hiding). One farm was burnt down after a weapons stash had been discovered by the Germans. Before 2011, the village was part of the Wymbritseradiel municipality.[6]

  • Church of Sandfirden
    Church of Sandfirden

References

  1. ^ a b c "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  2. ^ "Postcodetool for 8613JH". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  3. ^ Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2017 - CBS Statline
  4. ^ "Sandfirden - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Sandfirden". Friesland wonderland (in Dutch). Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  6. ^ a b c d "Sandfirden". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 6 April 2022.

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