Horn, Netherlands

Horn (Dutch pronunciation: [ɦɔrn]; Limburgish: Häör) is a village in the Dutch province of Limburg. It is a part of the municipality of Leudal, and lies about 5 km northwest of Roermond.

Horn Häör (Limburgish)
Village
Horn Castle
Flag Coat of arms
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Coordinates: 51°13′N 5°57′E
Country	Netherlands
Province	Limburg
Municipality	Leudal
Area [1]
• Total	9.30 km2 (3.59 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	25 m (82 ft)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	3,730
• Density	400/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	6085[1]
Dialing code	0475
Major roads	N273, N280

History

The village was first mentioned in 1102 as "Engelbertus de Hurne", and means "corner".^[3] Horn developed in the Early Middle Ages along the Maas. In 1102, a Heer of Horn existed. In 1450, it became the capital of the County of Horn. In 1614, Horn became part of the Prince-Bishopric of Liège.^[4] In 1839, it became part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.^[5]

Horn Castle is located on an artificially enlarged hill surrounded by a dry moat. In the 13th century an irregular square motte-and-bailey castle with four corner towers was built, probably on the site of an earlier castle. In the 15th century, the castle was enlarged. Two corner towers were demolished and a new tower was built above the gate. In 1615, it was damaged by war. During the 18th century, the castle started to deteriorate and was used as a farm. In 1798, it was restored and extended. It was lightly damaged by war in 1945, and the living quarters suffered a fire in 1948. Between 1954 and 1957, the castle was restored by Pierre Cuypers jr. [nl], an architect.^[4]

The Catholic St Martinus Church is a three aisled church with detached tower. It was built between 1936 and 1937 to replace the church of 1838. The tower was blown up in 1944, and rebuilt shortly after.^[4]

Horn was home to 797 people in 1840.^[5] It was a separate municipality until 1991, when it was merged with Haelen.^[6] In 2007, it became part of the municipality of Leudal.^[5]

Notable people

• Leo Beulen (1960) Commander of the Royal Netherlands Army
• Wilhelmus Demarteau (1917–2012) Bishop emeritus of Diocese of Banjarmasin
• Maurice Graef (1969) footballer
• Teunkie van der Sluijs (1981) theatre director
• Steve Wijler (1996) archer

Gallery

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  Horn, windmill: molen de Hoop
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  St Martinus Church (1967)
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  Farm in Horn