Biessum

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]

Biessum
Hamlet
Farm on the ring road around the terp
Biessum Location in the province of Groningen in the Netherlands Show map of Groningen (province) Biessum Biessum (Netherlands) Show map of Netherlands
Coordinates: 53.33386°N 6.89525°E / 53.33386; 6.89525
Country	Netherlands
Province	Groningen
Municipality	Eemsdelta
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	9931[1]
Dialing code	0596[1]

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]

Gallery

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  Farm in 1965
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  Farm in Biessum