Middelstum

Middelstum (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmɪdəlstʏm]; Gronings: Middelsom [ˈmɪdl̩sɔm]) is a village with a population of 2,419 in the province of Groningen in the Netherlands. It is located in the municipality of Eemsdelta.

Middelstum
Village
Middelstum in 2010
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Coordinates: 53°20′46″N 6°38′29″E
Country	Netherlands
Province	Groningen
Municipality	Eemsdelta
Area [1]
• Total	25.17 km2 (9.72 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	1.8 m (5.9 ft)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	2,325
• Density	92/km2 (240/sq mi)
Postal code	8721[1]
Dialing code	0514

Middelstum was a separate municipality until 1990, when it was merged with Loppersum.^[3]

History

The village was first mentioned between 822 and 856 as Mitilistenheim, and means "settlement in the middle".^[4] Middelstum is a terp (artificial living hill) village which probably developed in Roman times. It consists of three "house" terps which have grown together. It has a radial structure and ring road.^[5]

The Dutch Reformed church was built in several stages during the 15th century. The tower dates from 1487. Between 1661 and 1662, a dome with carillon was place on top of the tower.^[5]

Middelstum was home to 1,737 people in 1840.^[6]

Gallery

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  Church of Middelstum
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  House in Middelstum
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  Retirement home of Middelstum