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Eenum Church on the Excavated Terp

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Eenum Church on the Excavated Terp

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Eenum Church on the Excavated Terp

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    September 14, 2020

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    One of the oldest brick churches on the highest mound in the Ommelanden: the church was built in the late 12th century. Romanesque in origin but partly amputated in the …
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    January 1, 2022

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    Many mounds were (partly) excavated in the second half of the 19th century. The soil could be used to improve poor soils, especially the reclaimed peat soils in East Groningen and Drenthe. The excavated soil yielded quite a bit. An ice rink has often been constructed on the excavated part of the mound.
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    June 24, 2023

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    Just like the surrounding villages, Eenum is located on the salt marsh from Usquert to Ten Post, which formed the riparian zone of the Fivelboezem in the Middle Ages.
    Research has shown that the mound of Eenum dates back to 500 BC. was inhabited. Roman objects from the third or fourth century were found at the excavations, including an ivory knife handle with a bust of probably a Roman emperor from this period
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    1. Donatuskerk Leermens – Andreaskerk Eenum loop from Loppersum

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Location: Loppersum, Groningen, Netherlands

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