Wateren is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Westerveld, and lies about 22 km west of the provincial capital Assen.[1]

It was first mentioned in 1408 as van Wachthorn. The etymology is unclear.[2] The hamlet contains about 60 houses.[3]

References

  1. ^ ANWB Topografische Atlas Nederland, Topografische Dienst and ANWB, 2005.
  2. ^ "Wateren - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 March 2022.
  3. ^ "Wateren". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 March 2022.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wateren
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