Ell, Netherlands

Ell (Limburgish: Èl) is a village in the Dutch province of Limburg. It is a part of the municipality of Leudal and lies about 7 km southeast of Weert.

Ell Èl (Limburgish)
Village
St Antonius Abt Church
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Coordinates: 51°13′N 5°48′E
Country	Netherlands
Province	Limburg
Municipality	Leudal
Area [1]
• Total	10.97 km2 (4.24 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	29 m (95 ft)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	1,470
• Density	130/km2 (350/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	6010-6011[1]
Dialing code	0495
Major roads	A2

History

It was first mentioned in 1244 as Elle. The etymology is unknown.^[3] Ell developed in the Late Middle Ages along the Tungelroyse Beek.^[4] It was part of the Imperial Abbey of Thorn, a tiny independent country, until 1794.^[5]

The Catholic St Antonius Abt Church is a three aisled basilica-like church built in 1912 to replace a church from 1823. The tower was blown up in 1944, and the church was restored in 1946. In 1953, a new tower was added.^[4]

Ell was home to 297 people in 1840.^[5]

Gallery

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  Former dairy factory
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  House in Ell