Saasveld

For the South-African forestry college, see Saasveld Forestry College.

Saasveld is a village in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is a part of the municipality of Dinkelland, and lies about 7 km north of Hengelo.

Saasveld
village
Saint Plechelmus Church in Saasveld
Nickname:  Koffiedreenkers
The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Saasveld in the municipality of Dinkelland.
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Coordinates: 52°19′52″N 6°48′23″E
Country	Netherlands
Province	Overijssel
Municipality	Dinkelland
Area [1]
• Total	21.98 km2 (8.49 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	18 m (59 ft)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	1,700
• Density	77/km2 (200/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Saasveldenaars, Saasvelders, Soaseler
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	7597[1]
Dialing code	074

Overview

It was first mentioned in 1145 as Saterslo. The etymology is unclear.^[3] The castle Saterslo was first mentioned in 1361. It was surrounded by swaps and often raided the countryside.^[4] After the reformation, a clandestine church was constructed inside the castle.^[5] The castle was demolished in 1818,^[4] and a church was built in Saasveld.^[6] The current Saint Plechelmus Church dates from 1926,^[5] and is 46 metres (151 ft) tall.^[6] In 1870, the gristmill Soaseler Möl was constructed.^[7]

Gallery

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  Village shop (1983)
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  Windmill Soaseler Möl
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  Drawing of Saterslo (1722-1748)