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.
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| Coordinates: 51°53′1″N 5°12′47″E / 51.88361°N 5.21306°E / 51.88361; 5.21306 | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Municipality | West Betuwe |
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| • Total | 7.82 km2 (3.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Population
(2021)[1]
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| • Total | 600 |
| • Density | 77/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
4157[1]
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| 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]
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Authenticity of the 1129 reference is in doubt
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