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Nederland - Noordoostpolder, Schokland - Waterstaatskerk

Nederland - Noordoostpolder, Schokland - Waterstaatskerk
Schokland - the first UNESCO world heritage site in the Netherlands - is an island in the polder landscape of the Noordoostpolder. The island is 4 kilometres long and 300-500 metres wide.

In the past Schokland was located in the middle of the former Zuiderzee, which washed away large parts of the island during storms. People lived there - from prehistoric times and the Middle Ages until modern times - in spite of the threatening water and the poverty.

Until around 1450, Schokland was not, in fact, an island but a swampy peatland with a few dry hills here and there. The whole area around Schokland was probably prepared for agriculture even before the 14th century. When the rising water washed away large pieces of the peatland, it became a peninsula. Schokland only became a real island when the (former) Zuiderzee swallowed up the last piece.

People were already living on Schokland 12.000 years ago. They lived there as hunter-gatherers and fishermen. During the Middle Ages there were mainly farmers here who kept cattle and grew cereal crops. From the 12th century inhabitants lived on terpen (man-made mounds). At high tide or during a storm tide these hills were the only safe places on the island. During the 17th century, agriculture declined because of the loss of land to the sea. Trade, shipping and fishing became more and more important.

In 1859, the islanders lost their battle against the water for good. The Dutch government decided that the inhabitants had to leave the island. Not only because of the continuing danger of floods, but also because of the poverty. Around 635 Schokkers moved to the mainland. Schokland remained in existence, but in 1942 - following the reclamation of the Noordoostpolder - it became an island on dry land.

The Waterstaatskerk (also called Enserkerk) was built in 1834 by the Directorate-General for Public Works and Water Management, as a replacement for a small square church that had stood on this site until that time. This square building was so badly damaged by a storm in 1825 that it had to be demolished. The church served until the evacuation of Schokland. After that, it was used as a warehouse and sleeping place for seasonal workers.

Nowadays this church - a national monument - is part of the Museum Schokland and is also used for weddings and classical concerts.

Rafael, WiePet, Gary Schotel, micritter and 47 other people have particularly liked this photo


54 comments - The latest ones
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
Wonderful, LOVE THE PIP WITH THE WHITE FLOWERS

Let's pray for peace
Happy weekend
2 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Nicely framed main image and excellent pips Jaap,
HFF and a good weekend.
2 years ago.
 Percy Schramm
Percy Schramm club
Fine framed shot and an interesting history. HFF, wish you a sunny weekend, Jaap - and let us pray for peace !
2 years ago.
 David Slater (Spoddendale)
David Slater (Spodde… club
HFF Jaap. Happy weekend.
2 years ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Excellemment rendue et bien informée.
HFF et bon week-end salutaire.
2 years ago.
 Madeleine Defawes
Madeleine Defawes club
Belle image ! Merci pour l'histoire intéressante.
Bonne journée. Amitiés
2 years ago.
 gezginruh
gezginruh club
Wonderful pictures,Jaap!

HFF and have a good and peaceful weekend!

Best wishes
Füsun
2 years ago.
 ROL/Photo
ROL/Photo club
Très belle vue
belle et agréable fin de semaine Jaap
2 years ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club
Another well documented building here Jaap.

HFF, enjoy your weekend in peace and freedom. Herb
2 years ago.
 Jean-louis Thiaudiere
Jean-louis Thiaudier… club
Jolie bâtisse et informations!
HFF et agréable Week end.
2 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
A beautiful and serene series Jaap.
I wish you a good & peaceful weekend.
2 years ago.
 Doug Shepherd
Doug Shepherd club
A nice collection of pictures to go with the very interesting historic notes Jaap.

HFF and a peaceful weekend
2 years ago.
 Simone Maurel
Simone Maurel club
très interessante découverte pour moi...
2 years ago.
 TOZ
TOZ club
Great Image and pips Jaap
Hope for peace for Ukraine
HFF TOZ
2 years ago.
 Marije Aguillo
Marije Aguillo club
HFF . Es posible que seamos felices este fin de semana? y el próximo y el otro? Te lo deseo de corazón mientras todos estamos encogidos con el corazón y la mente puesta en Ucrania.
2 years ago.
 Patrick Brandy
Patrick Brandy club
Fascinant l'histoire de cette île belle photo merci pour l'info bonne journée
2 years ago.
 vero
vero club
très bel édifice, une histoire passionnante, sur cette île merçi pour ce beau partage Jaap très bon weekend merçi Marije, comment ? peux ton se sentir heureux nos coeurs et nos pensées sont pour l'Ukraine nous espérons la paix Bon weekend affectueusement
2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
Great images and information, Jaap. HFF and let's hope for peace.
2 years ago.
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
.........da hast du wieder eine sehr interessante Info zu deinen schönen Aufnahmen dazu getan lieber Jaap,schön hast du das zusammen gestellt:))

........wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni:))
2 years ago.
 John Cass
John Cass
Wonderful image, nicely framed - HFF Jaap, Have a nice weekend.
2 years ago.
 John Lawrence
John Lawrence
HFF have a good and peaceful weekend
2 years ago.
 Mario Vargas
Mario Vargas club
great serie and nice data, HFF
2 years ago.
 Rainer Blankermann
Rainer Blankermann
HFF and a peaceful weekend to all my Ipernity friends!
2 years ago.
 Ecobird
Ecobird club
A lovely series of images and excellent notes Jaap
HFF and a good weekend to you
2 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
Such a beautiful church set in lovely surroundings.........it actually looks quite modern! I like the detail you've captured. I also like the boat in the garden........a nice nod to the place's past!

Excellent photography and research Jaap. Have a good weekend.
2 years ago.
 Paulo Moreira
Paulo Moreira club
HFF Jaap.
2 years ago.
 Christa1004
Christa1004 club
At each time I learn something when I read your comments under your photos, thanks, and HFF Jaap.
2 years ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
HFF, Jaap ! Peace and Freedom !
2 years ago.
 grobi358
grobi358 club
Interesting informations Jaap, and, I can only echo the words of Christa!
2 years ago.
 cammino
cammino club
Thank you for the detailed information.
2 years ago.
 Fred Fouarge
Fred Fouarge club
HFF-..JAAP mooie foto en vredig weekeinde
2 years ago.
 Steve Paxton
Steve Paxton club
Love the old building and the fact it is getting looked after. HFF enjoy the weekend.
2 years ago.
 Xata
Xata club
HFF Jaap, always good doc to read with your photos !
2 years ago.
 trester88
trester88 club
HFF und ein friedliches Wochenende, Jaap!
2 years ago.
 Peter Castell
Peter Castell club
A very interesting history of man's battle with nature
2 years ago.
 Soeradjoen (limited time)
Soeradjoen (limited…
HFF Mooi gebouw Jaap.
Ook een vredig weekend.
2 years ago.
 Nathalie
Nathalie club
Jolie compo !!
2 years ago.
 Loose_Grip/Pete
Loose_Grip/Pete club
Very interesting history.
HFF Jaap & have a great weekend.
2 years ago.
 David G Johnson
David G Johnson club
Crisp neat photo's Jaap'.. I took a look at the island - it appears to be a narrow man made channel - Have a mighty fine weekend - and Cheers from Dj.
2 years ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Beautiful capture and PIPs! Stay well!
2 years ago.
 J. Gafarot
J. Gafarot club
Magnificent !!!
Thank you for the note, Jaap
2 years ago.
 Detlev Janßen
Detlev Janßen
Great pic!!
Nice weekend for you and peace for Ukrain…
2 years ago.
 Eric Desjours
Eric Desjours club
Another eventful story and, I imagine, representative of the ancestral struggle and quest for water control in your country.
A very nice site that deserved to be saved and protected. Well done for these lovely captures, Jaap.
2 years ago.
 uwschu
uwschu club
schöne Serie, Jaap
2 years ago.
 Andrea Ertl
Andrea Ertl club
Eine weitere schöne Aufnahme und ausführliche Informationen.
Ich wünsche dir ein gutes Wochenende und Frieden für Alle !!!
2 years ago.
 Hansruedi Voegele
Hansruedi Voegele club
Sehr schön Jaap.
2 years ago.
 Dimas Sequeira
Dimas Sequeira club
Charming church with a fascinating historic background!
2 years ago.
 Diana Australis
Diana Australis club
Belated HFF Jaap. Architecturally and historically most interesting
Enjoy your Sunday
2 years ago.
 Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨*
Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* club
magnifiques église et paysage*********************bon dimanche mon ami♫
2 years ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
Peaceful sunday!
2 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
What a fascinating history.
2 years ago.
 Leo W
Leo W club
Ein schöner historischer Ort, das Bild mit der Blumenwiese strahlt große Idylle aus.
2 years ago.
 Nora Caracci
Nora Caracci club
beautiful compo and interesting notes !
2 years ago.
 Gary Schotel
Gary Schotel club
Mooi.
2 years ago.

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