Benschop | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 52°0′26″N 4°58′46″E / 52.00722°N 4.97944°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Utrecht |
Municipality | Lopik |
Area | |
• Total | 22.97 km2 (8.87 sq mi) |
Elevation | −0.4 m (−1.3 ft) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 3,575 |
• Density | 160/km2 (400/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 3405
[1] |
Dialing code | 0348 |
Benschop is a village in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Lopik, and lies about 4 km west of IJsselstein. Benschop is an extremely long village: apart from a relatively compact town centre, it consists of a long ribbon (over 8 km long) of houses (mainly farms) on both sides of the Benschopsche Wetering. Until 1989, Benschop was a separate municipality.
The village was first mentioned between 1280 and 1287 as benscop, and means "(peat) concession of Ben (person)". [3] Excavation of the peat started in the 11th and 12th century. [4] Benschop used to be part of the Prince-Bishopric of Utrecht. In 1285, the village became part of Holland. [5]
The Dutch Reformed Church dates from around 1500, but has 13th century elements. Huis Snellenburg was a manor house built around 1700. It was redeveloped into a farm, however the interior and the carriage house remain. [4] In 1805, Benschop was returned to Utrecht. In 1840, it was home to 1,415 people. Benschop used to be an independent municipality. In 1989, it was merged into Lopik. [5]
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Benschop | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 52°0′26″N 4°58′46″E / 52.00722°N 4.97944°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Utrecht |
Municipality | Lopik |
Area | |
• Total | 22.97 km2 (8.87 sq mi) |
Elevation | −0.4 m (−1.3 ft) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 3,575 |
• Density | 160/km2 (400/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 3405
[1] |
Dialing code | 0348 |
Benschop is a village in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Lopik, and lies about 4 km west of IJsselstein. Benschop is an extremely long village: apart from a relatively compact town centre, it consists of a long ribbon (over 8 km long) of houses (mainly farms) on both sides of the Benschopsche Wetering. Until 1989, Benschop was a separate municipality.
The village was first mentioned between 1280 and 1287 as benscop, and means "(peat) concession of Ben (person)". [3] Excavation of the peat started in the 11th and 12th century. [4] Benschop used to be part of the Prince-Bishopric of Utrecht. In 1285, the village became part of Holland. [5]
The Dutch Reformed Church dates from around 1500, but has 13th century elements. Huis Snellenburg was a manor house built around 1700. It was redeveloped into a farm, however the interior and the carriage house remain. [4] In 1805, Benschop was returned to Utrecht. In 1840, it was home to 1,415 people. Benschop used to be an independent municipality. In 1989, it was merged into Lopik. [5]
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