Biessum | |
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Hamlet | |
![]() Farm on the ring road around the
terp | |
Coordinates: 53°20′02″N 6°53′43″E / 53.33386°N 6.89525°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Groningen |
Municipality | Eemsdelta |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 9931
[1] |
Dialing code | 0596 [1] |
Biessum (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbisʏm]) is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is a part of the municipality of Eemsdelta, and lies about 25 km northeast of Groningen. [2]
It has about 35-50 inhabitants and has no village status. [3] The postal authorities have placed it under Delfzijl. [1] It is situated near the nature reserve (protected area) Biessumerbos in which many birds live. [4]
The hamlet was first mentioned in the 10th or 11th century as "in Bisashem", and means "settlement of Bisi". [5] Biessum is a terp (artificial living hill) village with a star shape. It is one of the best preserved terps of Groningen. [4]
Biessum | |
---|---|
Hamlet | |
![]() Farm on the ring road around the
terp | |
Coordinates: 53°20′02″N 6°53′43″E / 53.33386°N 6.89525°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Groningen |
Municipality | Eemsdelta |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 9931
[1] |
Dialing code | 0596 [1] |
Biessum (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbisʏm]) is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is a part of the municipality of Eemsdelta, and lies about 25 km northeast of Groningen. [2]
It has about 35-50 inhabitants and has no village status. [3] The postal authorities have placed it under Delfzijl. [1] It is situated near the nature reserve (protected area) Biessumerbos in which many birds live. [4]
The hamlet was first mentioned in the 10th or 11th century as "in Bisashem", and means "settlement of Bisi". [5] Biessum is a terp (artificial living hill) village with a star shape. It is one of the best preserved terps of Groningen. [4]