Appel, Netherlands

Appel (literally "apple") is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Gelderland.^[2] It is located in the municipality Nijkerk, about 6 km southeast of the city, on the border with the municipality of Barneveld.^[3]

Appel
Hamlet
Gristmill De Hoop
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Coordinates: 52°11′15″N 5°32′25″E
Country	Netherlands
Province	Gelderland
Municipality	Nijkerk
Area [1]
• Total	10.75 km2 (4.15 sq mi)
Population [1]
• Total	705
• Density	65.6/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	3862[1]
Dialing code	033

It was first mentioned in 1146 as Appele. The etymology is unclear and may not be related to apples.^[4] The postal authorities have placed it under Nijkerk.^[5] In 1840, it was home to 318 people.^[6] The grist mill De Hoop was constructed in 1888 and was restored in 2004.^[7] In 2007, remains of a wooden castle were found near Appel which dated from around 1100. The hamlet consists of about 60 houses.^[6]

Gallery

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  School in Appel
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  Place name sign