Enspijk

Enspijk is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of West Betuwe, and lies about 14km (8.69 miles) west of Tiel.

Enspijk
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Coordinates: 51°53′1″N 5°12′47″E
Country	Netherlands
Province	Gelderland
Municipality	West Betuwe
Area [1]
• Total	7.82 km2 (3.02 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	3 m (10 ft)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	600
• Density	77/km2 (200/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	4157[1]
Dialing code	0345

Enspijk was first mentioned in 1148 as Inspic, and means promontory. The en (inwards) was added to distinguish from neighbouring Spijk.^[3] Enspijk developed as a concentrated esdorp perpendicular to the dike of the Linge. The Dutch Reformed Church dates from the early 15th century and is a replacement of a 13th century church. The tower was built at the end of the 15th century.^[4] Huis te Enspijk was a castle. It was probably built in the 15th century, and was demolished in 1828.^[5] In 1840, it was home to 247 people.^[6]

Notable residents

• Erik Pieters (born 1988) football player

Gallery

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  Dutch Reformed Church
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  Tea Garden with fruit trees in bloom
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  House in Enspijk
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  House in Enspijk