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'''Sint-Oedenrode''' ({{IPA-nl|sɪnt ˈudə(n)roːdə|-|223 Sint-Oedenrode.ogg}}) is |
'''Sint-Oedenrode''' ({{IPA-nl|sɪnt ˈudə(n)roːdə|-|223 Sint-Oedenrode.ogg}}) is a town in the province of [[North Brabant]]. |
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Sint-Oedenrode is a moderately urbanized town |
Sint-Oedenrode is a moderately urbanized town in the [[Meierij van 's-Hertogenbosch|Meierij]] of [['s-Hertogenbosch]]. Sint-Oedenrode had an unknown populationas of {{YEAR|{{Dutch municipality population|popbaseyear}}}} and has an area of {{convert|{{Dutch municipality total area|Sint-Oedenrode}}|km2|abbr=on}}. On 1 January 2017 Sint-Oedenrode, together with [[Schijndel]] and [[Veghel]], merged into a new municipality called [[Meierijstad]] creating the largest municipality of the province [[North Brabant|North-Brabant]] in terms of land area.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbs.nl/nl-nl/nieuws/2016/52/in-twintig-jaar-bijna-240-gemeenten-minder|title=In twintig jaar bijna 240 gemeenten minder|last=CBS|website=www.cbs.nl|language=nl-NL|access-date=2016-12-30}}</ref> |
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The municipality traditionally had "[[Heerlijkheid#Characteristics and types|vrijheidsrechten]]" |
The municipality traditionally had "[[Heerlijkheid#Characteristics and types|vrijheidsrechten]]" (a predecessor of [[City rights in the Low Countries|city rights]]), since 1232, until the abolishment of the privileges and introduction of the [[List of municipalities of the Netherlands#Municipal status|Municipalities Act]] in 1851. In those [[Feudalism|feudal times]] Sint-Oedenrode was referred to as a "Vlek" ([[market town]]). Today it is still a large town. From southeast to northwest, the town is split by the river [[Dommel]].<ref>ROOIJ, W. VAN E.A., 750 Jaar Stadsrechten Sint-Oedenrode in 1982.</ref> |
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==The origin of the name 'Sint-Oedenrode'== |
==The origin of the name 'Sint-Oedenrode'== |
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''The following story is based on a popular belief ([[saga]])'' |
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According to legend, Sint-Oedenrode owes its name to [[Saint Oda]]. |
According to legend, Sint-Oedenrode owes its name to [[Saint Oda]]. |
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The saga goes as |
The saga goes as follows: |
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This woman was a mythical blind born [[Scotland|Scottish]], possibly [[Irish people|Irish]], daughter of king [[Eugenius VII]], who around the year 700, along with a servant was sent on a pilgrimage on the mainland by her father. |
This woman was a mythical blind born [[Scotland|Scottish]], possibly [[Irish people|Irish]], daughter of king [[Eugenius VII]], who around the year 700, along with a servant was sent on a pilgrimage on the mainland by her father. |
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Oda was |
Oda was miraculously cured from her blindness after she visited the tomb of Saint [[Lambert of Maastricht]] in [[Liège]]. She decided she wanted to devote her life to the Christian God as a nun. She returned to her father who had decided a husband for her. Oda did not wish to marry as was her father's wish. In a desperate attempt of not marrying, she decided to flee to the mainland. She started to travel from one place to another, wherever she could find silence for worshipping. Time on time she was disrupted in her worshipping by [[Eurasian magpie|magpies]], and she fled from the birds. |
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Eventually she arrived in [[Toxandria]] ([[Austrasia]]) in a little settlement called Rode (old Dutch word for a man made open place in the woods), where the villagers built her a hut on the heath and she settled as a [[hermit]]. After she died in 726 A.D. the villagers were getting pilgrims from the entire region, and started to call the place Sint-Oda's-Rode, which became Sint-Oedenrode in present |
Eventually she arrived in [[Toxandria]] ([[Austrasia]]) in a little settlement called Rode (old Dutch word for a man made open place in the woods), where the villagers built her a hut on the heath and she settled as a [[hermit]]. After she died in 726 A.D. the villagers were getting pilgrims from the entire region, and started to call the place Sint-Oda's-Rode, which became Sint-Oedenrode in present-day speaking.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://g-geschiedenis.eu/2012/11/27/27-november-oda-van-sint-oedenrode/|title=27 november – Oda van Sint-Oedenrode | G/Geschiedenis}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://resources.huygens.knaw.nl/vrouwenlexicon/lemmata/data/Oda|title=Digitaal Vrouwenlexicon van Nederland|date=September 17, 2019|website=resources.huygens.knaw.nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.schutterijstoda.com/|title=リルジュリカバリィエッセンスは効果なし?【口コミ暴露】楽天Amazonは販売店としてダメ|website=www.schutterijstoda.com}}</ref> |
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During the final months of occupation the mayor (appointed by the Queen [[Wilhelmina of the Netherlands]]) was sacked and replaced by a pro-German mayor. The reasons for the sacking were that the central Distribution Office was plundered from blank distribution cards that were necessary to get coupons for males who were hiding from the ''Arbeitseinsatz'' (compulsory labour in the German war industry) and were using fake names. Also the mayor tried to sabotage the [[arbeitseinsatz]]. |
During the final months of occupation the mayor (appointed by the Queen [[Wilhelmina of the Netherlands]]) was sacked and replaced by a pro-German mayor. The reasons for the sacking were that the central Distribution Office was plundered from blank distribution cards that were necessary to get coupons for males who were hiding from the ''Arbeitseinsatz'' (compulsory labour in the German war industry) and were using fake names. Also the mayor tried to sabotage the [[arbeitseinsatz]]. |
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With the beginning of [[Operation Market Garden]] in 1944, Sint-Oedenrode was situated on an important location between the Allied landing zones in [[Son]] and [[Veghel]]. General [[Eisenhower]] and Field Marshal [[Bernard Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein|Montgomery]] had the important task of keep the corridor (which ran through Sint-Oedenrode) open for the passage of the [[Great Britain|British]] [[XXX Corps (United Kingdom)|XXX Corps]] to conquer [[Nijmegen]]. |
With the beginning of [[Operation Market Garden]] in 1944, Sint-Oedenrode was situated on an important location between the Allied landing zones in [[Son en Breugel|Son]] and [[Veghel]]. General [[Eisenhower]] and Field Marshal [[Bernard Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein|Montgomery]] had the important task of keep the corridor (which ran through Sint-Oedenrode) open for the passage of the [[Great Britain|British]] [[XXX Corps (United Kingdom)|XXX Corps]] to conquer [[Nijmegen]]. |
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In September 1944 the liberation of Sint-Oedenrode came during [[Operation Market-Garden]] envisaged by Field Marshal [[Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein|Bernard Law Montgomery]]. The [[101st Airborne Division|US 101st Airborne Division]] liberated the Town of Sint-Oedenrode (the 'Market' part) after para droppings in the fields in the vicinity. They were followed by the British XXX Army Corps (the 'Garden' part). For a brief time the 18th-century castle [[Henkenshage]] was used as allied HQ. |
In September 1944 the liberation of Sint-Oedenrode came during [[Operation Market-Garden]] envisaged by Field Marshal [[Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein|Bernard Law Montgomery]]. The [[101st Airborne Division|US 101st Airborne Division]] liberated the Town of Sint-Oedenrode (the 'Market' part) after para droppings in the fields in the vicinity. They were followed by the British XXX Army Corps (the 'Garden' part). For a brief time the 18th-century castle [[Henkenshage]] was used as allied HQ. |
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These kind of towns often show a mix of historical origin and growth factors. Usually these settlements date back to the Middle Ages and were the primary parishes with a market function, attested by the presence of a square. In St. Oedenrode this is clearly recognizable in the current market square. The oldest buildings of St. Oedenrode were concentrated around "[['t Sant]]", and the centre moved later to the current market square, where the function as a transit town led to a widening of the main road and the town's development into a linear settlement. Fairs were held at the market square, especially for livestock and dairy products. |
These kind of towns often show a mix of historical origin and growth factors. Usually these settlements date back to the Middle Ages and were the primary parishes with a market function, attested by the presence of a square. In St. Oedenrode this is clearly recognizable in the current market square. The oldest buildings of St. Oedenrode were concentrated around "[['t Sant]]", and the centre moved later to the current market square, where the function as a transit town led to a widening of the main road and the town's development into a linear settlement. Fairs were held at the market square, especially for livestock and dairy products. |
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Early 19th century the [[sacristan]] Brock describes his birthplace Sint-Oedenrode as follows:<ref>http://www.heemkundekringschijndel.nl/Heemkunde/Brabant%20Collectie/De%20Meiery/De%20Meiery.htm</ref><ref>http://www.heemkundekringschijndel.nl/Heemkunde/Brabant%20Collectie/De%20Meiery/St%20Oedenrode/144-St%20Oedenrode.htm</ref> |
Early 19th century the [[sacristan]] Brock describes his birthplace Sint-Oedenrode as follows:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.heemkundekringschijndel.nl/Heemkunde/Brabant%20Collectie/De%20Meiery/De%20Meiery.htm|title=De Meiery}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.heemkundekringschijndel.nl/Heemkunde/Brabant%20Collectie/De%20Meiery/St%20Oedenrode/144-St%20Oedenrode.htm|title=144 - St Oedenrode}}</ref> |
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''Dit laatsten, van ouds zoo vermaard Vlek, is thans weinig meer dan een middelmatig dorp der Meierij, bestaande uit weinig meer dan 150 afzonderlyke huizen, die een enkele straat formeert, verdeeld in den Heuvel, de Markt, het Moleneind, welke digt betimmert zyn, en den Dyk, zynde dat gedeelte naar de zyde van Eerschot tot aan de Dommel, waar de huizen meer verspreid liggen, niet aanzienlyk zyn, als in het overige gedeelte. Aan de Markt, waar het Raadhuis midden op ligt, en waar men van vooren één schoonen lindenboom, en agter eenen grooten ronden poel aantreft, zijn er de huizen op stadswijze gebouwd, en leverd een fraaij gezigt op.'' |
''Dit laatsten, van ouds zoo vermaard Vlek, is thans weinig meer dan een middelmatig dorp der Meierij, bestaande uit weinig meer dan 150 afzonderlyke huizen, die een enkele straat formeert, verdeeld in den Heuvel, de Markt, het Moleneind, welke digt betimmert zyn, en den Dyk, zynde dat gedeelte naar de zyde van Eerschot tot aan de Dommel, waar de huizen meer verspreid liggen, niet aanzienlyk zyn, als in het overige gedeelte. Aan de Markt, waar het Raadhuis midden op ligt, en waar men van vooren één schoonen lindenboom, en agter eenen grooten ronden poel aantreft, zijn er de huizen op stadswijze gebouwd, en leverd een fraaij gezigt op.'' |
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Sint-Oedenrode originated on the banks of the river the Dommel. The presence of this river has left a mark on the development of the landscape and the main parts of the town. The valley landscape with [[meadow]]s, [[ |
Sint-Oedenrode originated on the banks of the river the Dommel. The presence of this river has left a mark on the development of the landscape and the main parts of the town. The valley landscape with [[meadow]]s, [[pasture]]s and small landscape elements such as steep edges and pools was fairly open. The higher, cultivated fields formed with its gibbous fields, hawthorn hedges and wooden windbreaks a more closed landscape. |
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In the late 13th century, the [[Dukes of Brabant]] were about to issue a perpetual lease of common grounds. For example, in 1314 the lease issued the "[[Bodem van Elde]]". This vast humid forest and heathland was virtually uninhabitable. The border of this congregation, which was located between [[Sint Michielsgestel]], [[Boxtel]], [[Schijndel]], Sint-Oedenrode and [[Liempde]], was formed by the river the Dommel. The commissioning of the Bodem of Elde led to the emergence of the characteristic gibbous fields in this part of the [[Meierij]]. Some of these fields in this area existed for centuries in the same form and can nowadays be very well identified by their unchanged shape. |
In the late 13th century, the [[Dukes of Brabant]] were about to issue a perpetual lease of common grounds. For example, in 1314 the lease issued the "[[Bodem van Elde]]". This vast humid forest and heathland was virtually uninhabitable. The border of this congregation, which was located between [[Sint Michielsgestel]], [[Boxtel]], [[Schijndel]], Sint-Oedenrode and [[Liempde]], was formed by the river the Dommel. The commissioning of the Bodem of Elde led to the emergence of the characteristic gibbous fields in this part of the [[Meierij]]. Some of these fields in this area existed for centuries in the same form and can nowadays be very well identified by their unchanged shape. |
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On some of the parts with very [[loam]]y soils in Sint-Oedenrode there were many poplars planted from 1750 on. Between 1760 and 1780 the largest increase in [[silviculture]] took place in the municipalities [[Schijndel]], Sint-Oedenrode, [[Veghel]] and [[Udenhout]]. Following the planting of poplars, the pattern of sand paths and wet stream valley soils were formed which characterizes the [[Meierij]]s "Poplar Landscape" till this day. |
On some of the parts with very [[loam]]y soils in Sint-Oedenrode there were many poplars planted from 1750 on. Between 1760 and 1780 the largest increase in [[silviculture]] took place in the municipalities [[Schijndel]], Sint-Oedenrode, [[Veghel]] and [[Udenhout]]. Following the planting of poplars, the pattern of sand paths and wet stream valley soils were formed which characterizes the [[Meierij]]s "Poplar Landscape" till this day. |
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==Nature and Parks== |
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Most nature in Sint-Oedenrode is located in the Dommeldal ( |
Most nature in Sint-Oedenrode is located in the Dommeldal (valley of the [[Dommel]] river). The most original part and natural state of the Dommel can be found between Eindhoven and Boxtel and hence in Sint-Oedenrode. Here the Dommel has still its original winds and meanders and forms a cultural-historical and valuable landscape area. |
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In addition there is the park of the Castle [[Henkenshage]] with large oak trees, designed by [[Leonard Springer]]. This park borders the area Diependaal. Originally Diependaal was a poplar planting to accommodate the wood for the clog industry, and is now being transformed into a more natural forest.<ref>http://www.sint-oedenrode.nl/info/natuur_3159/item/de-dommelbeemden-en-de-moerkuilen_2293.html</ref><ref> |
In addition there is the park of the Castle [[Henkenshage]] with large oak trees, designed by [[Leonard Springer]]. This park borders the area Diependaal. Originally Diependaal was a poplar planting to accommodate the wood for the clog industry, and is now being transformed into a more natural forest.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sint-oedenrode.nl/info/natuur_3159/item/de-dommelbeemden-en-de-moerkuilen_2293.html |title=Gemeente Sint-Oedenrode / Info / Bezoekers / Natuur / De Dommelbeemden en de Moerkuilen |access-date=2013-11-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102034334/http://www.sint-oedenrode.nl/info/natuur_3159/item/de-dommelbeemden-en-de-moerkuilen_2293.html |archive-date=2013-11-02 }}</ref><ref>{{ill|Erik van Ommen|nl}} and Rob Brinkhof ''Het Groene Woud''</ref> |
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North of Sint-Oedenrode is also a heath-area. Here was formerly the [[Schijndel]] Heath. North of the Schijndelse Heath lie the [[Marggraff Forests]]. This is a deciduous forest measuring 85 ha, which lies close to the [[Geelders]] and forms together a nature reserve. South of Sint-Oedenrode lies an ancient agrarian and poplar landscape. |
North of Sint-Oedenrode is also a heath-area. Here was formerly the [[Schijndel]] Heath. North of the Schijndelse Heath lie the [[Marggraff Forests]]. This is a deciduous forest measuring 85 ha, which lies close to the [[Geelders]] and forms together a nature reserve. South of Sint-Oedenrode lies an ancient agrarian and poplar landscape. |
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In the north lies park Kienehoef. With a playground, a petting zoo and two ponds. |
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=== List of nature areas in Sint-Oedenrode === |
=== List of nature areas in Sint-Oedenrode === |
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* [[Neo-Gothic]] ''Sint Martinus Kerk'' ([[Saint Martin]] Church) from 1915. This is on the site of the old [[Oda of Brabant|Oda]] Church. This was a Romanesque style [[basilica]] from the 11th century. It stood near the castle of Rode. In 1494 this church was expanded with a Gothic choir with a continuous light-colored horizontal strip of tuff stone, between the normal layer of bricks. It was a [[Chapter (religion)|chapter]] church where nine [[secular]] [[Canon (priest)|canon]]s lived. The chapter existed until 1648. In 1801 the tower collapsed, and the church was demolished to be replaced by a new building, the Saint Martin's church, which was consecrated in 1808. In 1807 the new church was built on the foundations of the original church. In 1915 the new church was replaced by the present church, which was designed by [[W.Th. Aalst]]. It has been restored from 1995 - 1997. The choir from 1498 is still intact and is a national monument. The church is the presumed to be the tomb of Hildeware, Countess of Rode, from 1507. This was the foundress of the first church. There are some [[Baroque]] paintings and a |
* [[Neo-Gothic]] ''{{ill|Sint Martinus Kerk (Sint-Oedenrode)|nl|Sint-Martinuskerk (Sint-Oedenrode)|lt=Sint Martinus Kerk}}'' ([[Martin of Tours|Saint Martin]] Church) from 1915. This is on the site of the old [[Oda of Brabant|Oda]] Church. This was a Romanesque style [[basilica]] from the 11th century. It stood near the castle of Rode. In 1494 this church was expanded with a Gothic choir with a continuous light-colored horizontal strip of tuff stone, between the normal layer of bricks. It was a [[Chapter (religion)|chapter]] church where nine [[secular]] [[Canon (priest)|canon]]s lived. The chapter existed until 1648. In 1801 the tower collapsed, and the church was demolished to be replaced by a new building, the Saint Martin's church, which was consecrated in 1808. In 1807 the new church was built on the foundations of the original church. In 1915 the new church was replaced by the present church, which was designed by [[W.Th. Aalst]]. It has been restored from 1995 - 1997. The choir from 1498 is still intact and is a national monument. The church is the presumed to be the tomb of Hildeware, Countess of Rode, from 1507. This was the foundress of the first church. There are some [[Baroque]] paintings and a [[Baptismal font|font]] in the interior from the 12th century. There is also an organ of 1839, produced by [[Frans Smits]]. This was restored in 2001.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} <!-- Did the newer church replace the older one or did it replace only parts, incorporating older parts? --> |
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* ''Martinus Cemetery'' from 1854. The Oda chapel is set on the famous "Odabergje", in the legend the place where the Holy [[Oda of Brabant]] settled in the early Middle Ages.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} |
* ''Martinus Cemetery'' from 1854. The Oda chapel is set on the famous "Odabergje", in the legend the place where the Holy [[Oda of Brabant]] settled in the early Middle Ages.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} |
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* The ''[[Knoptoren]]''. The old [[Eerschot]] church served since 1648 as a Protestant church. In 1800 the tower, dating from around 1400, lost its steeple. In the past the tombs of the Lords of the castle [[De Laar]] were located in this church.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} |
* The ''[[Knoptoren]]''. The old [[Eerschot]] church served since 1648 as a Protestant church. In 1800 the tower, dating from around 1400, lost its steeple. In the past the tombs of the Lords of the castle [[De Laar]] were located in this church.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} |
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* The ''Sint Paulusgasthuis'' ([[St. Paul]]'s [[Hospice]]) dates from 1434. The plaque, which indicates the wrong year 1546, was only applied in 1926. The characteristic white houses were inhabited until 1972 by poor single women of good character. Also the museum for Brabantic hats and [[poffer]]s is located in the small house. |
* The ''Sint Paulusgasthuis'' ([[St. Paul]]'s [[Hospice]]) dates from 1434. The plaque, which indicates the wrong year 1546, was only applied in 1926. The characteristic white houses were inhabited until 1972 by poor single women of good character. Also the museum for Brabantic hats and [[poffer]]s is located in the small house. |
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* ''[[Henkenshage]]''. A former fortified farmhouse, which was known in the 14th century as Strijpe or Streepe. This was bought in 1850 by Peter Jacob Girard de Mielet van Coehoorn and was given its present form as a country stay. In fact, the building is therefore not a real castle, but a country house.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} |
* ''[[Henkenshage]]''. A former fortified farmhouse, which was known in the 14th century as Strijpe or Streepe. This was bought in 1850 by Peter Jacob Girard de Mielet van Coehoorn and was given its present form as a country stay. In fact, the building is therefore not a real castle, but a country house. During WWII it was used as a distribution centre and during the liberation of Holland ([[Operation Market Garden]]) in 1944 it was the headquarters of the US [[101st Airborne Division]]. It is now known as Kasteel Henkenshage and is a Wedding and Function Centre.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} |
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* ''[[Castle Dommelrode]]'' is a former castle, which was built in 1605 by the sheriff of the [[Peelland]] quarter. It has long been a monastery, but today it serves as the municipal hall of Sint-Oedenrode.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} |
* ''[[Castle Dommelrode]]'' is a former castle, which was built in 1605 by the sheriff of the [[Peelland]] quarter. It has long been a monastery, but today it serves as the municipal hall of Sint-Oedenrode.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} |
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* ''De Grote Laar'' is a farmstead that exist since 1360. The well belonged to the castle De Laar, which has long since disappeared.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} |
* ''De Grote Laar'' is a farmstead that exist since 1360. The well belonged to the castle De Laar, which has long since disappeared.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} |
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* '''De Markt''' is a tapered, more or less square market area with a bandstand, which is partly surrounded by stately mansions, including: |
* '''De Markt''' is a tapered, more or less square market area with a bandstand, which is partly surrounded by stately mansions, including: |
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** '''Het Oude Raadhuis''' (The Old Town Hall), built in 1863 as a mansion for J.G. Raup and bought in 1881 by the municipality, after the old town hall from 1691, which was at the center of the market square, was demolished. There was a balcony and a tower built, but it was abandoned in 1963 as the town council moved to [[Castle Dommelrode]]. At the back of the house is a coach house including a 14th-century cellar, from the former house "Ten Kelre". In the sidewall there are a number of plaques, including those of the 2nd Regiment [[Hussar]]s that was stationed in Sint-Oedenrode because of the mobilization during [[World War I]], including a number of ''Horse Doctors of the 1st and 2nd class''. In 1939 this regiment was again stationed in the town. There is also a memorial of the [[101st Airborne Division]], made in 1985.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} |
** '''Het Oude Raadhuis''' (The Old Town Hall), built in 1863 as a mansion for J.G. Raup and bought in 1881 by the municipality, after the old town hall from 1691, which was at the center of the market square, was demolished. There was a balcony and a tower built, but it was abandoned in 1963 as the town council moved to [[Castle Dommelrode]]. At the back of the house is a coach house including a 14th-century cellar, from the former house "Ten Kelre". In the sidewall there are a number of plaques, including those of the 2nd Regiment [[Hussar]]s that was stationed in Sint-Oedenrode because of the mobilization during [[World War I]], including a number of ''Horse Doctors of the 1st and 2nd class''. In 1939 this regiment was again stationed in the town. There is also a memorial of the [[101st Airborne Division]], made in 1985.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} |
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* The '''Giant Clog''', located in the Dommel park, is a |
* The '''Giant Clog''', located in the Dommel park on the Corridor, is a reminder that Sint-Oedenrode was the centre of the clompen industry. This Clog was originally made of wood but due to vandalism has been remade in concrete.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} |
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* '''Coöperatieve Zuivelfabriek Sint-Oda''' is a building by [[Louis Kooken]] from 1916 and was a butter factory with steam engine, which has been in use till 1979. The chimney is a municipal monument.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} |
* '''Coöperatieve Zuivelfabriek Sint-Oda''' is a building by [[Louis Kooken]] from 1916 and was a butter factory with steam engine, which has been in use till 1979. The chimney is a municipal monument.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} |
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* '''De Gouden Leeuw''' (The Golden Lion). Inn dating back to at least 1876.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} |
* '''De Gouden Leeuw''' (The Golden Lion). Inn dating back to at least 1876.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} |
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* ''Museum Kasteel Henkeshage'' shows artefacts related to the local [[nobility]].{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} |
* ''Museum Kasteel Henkeshage'' shows artefacts related to the local [[nobility]].{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} |
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* ''Museum Kasteel Dommelrode'' exhibits archeological findings which are excavated in the Sint-Oedenrode area, mostly near the [[Hazenputten]] and the [[Everse Akkers]].{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} |
* ''Museum Kasteel Dommelrode'' exhibits archeological findings which are excavated in the Sint-Oedenrode area, mostly near the [[Hazenputten]] and the [[Everse Akkers]].{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} |
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* ''Jukeboxenmuseum Christ Boelens'', a private museum showing jukeboxes.<ref>http://www.sint-oedenrode.nl/info/kunst-en-cultuur_3155/</ref> |
* ''Jukeboxenmuseum Christ Boelens'', a private museum showing jukeboxes.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sint-oedenrode.nl/info/kunst-en-cultuur_3155/ |title=Gemeente Sint-Oedenrode / Info / Bezoekers / Kunst en Cultuur |access-date=2013-11-02 |archive-date=2013-11-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102203954/http://www.sint-oedenrode.nl/info/kunst-en-cultuur_3155/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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* Though the town is called Sint-Oedenrode, it is generally called "Rooi" by the local population, while the municipality as a whole is referred to as Sint-Oedenrode.<ref> |
* Though the town is called Sint-Oedenrode, it is generally called "Rooi" by the local population, while the municipality as a whole is referred to as Sint-Oedenrode.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mooirooi.nl/|title=DeMooiRooiKrant - Al het nieuws uit Sint-Oedenrode|website=www.mooirooi.nl}}</ref> |
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* During the yearly [[carnival in the Netherlands|carnaval]], the name of the town is changed into "Papgat" for three days. Sint-Oedenrode has 23 carnaval associations.<ref>http:// |
* During the yearly [[carnival in the Netherlands|carnaval]], the name of the town is changed into "Papgat" for three days. Sint-Oedenrode has 23 carnaval associations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://papgat.com/|title=Home | Stichting Papgat Sint-Oedenrode|website=papgat.com}}</ref> |
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* Each November the arrival of [[Sinterklaas]] in the town is celebrated by a parade for the town's children by the characters involving the holiday.<ref>http://www.sintrooi.nl</ref> |
* Each November the arrival of [[Sinterklaas]] in the town is celebrated by a parade for the town's children by the characters involving the holiday.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sintrooi.nl/ |title=SintRooi.nl |access-date=2022-07-17 |archive-date=2015-07-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150723011200/http://www.sintrooi.nl/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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* The spoken language is North Meierijs (an [[East Brabantian]] dialect, which is very similar to colloquial [[Dutch language|Dutch]]).<ref>Jos & Cor Swanenberg: Taal in stad en land: Oost-Brabants, ISBN |
* The spoken language is North Meierijs (an [[East Brabantian]] dialect, which is very similar to colloquial [[Dutch language|Dutch]]).<ref>Jos & Cor Swanenberg: Taal in stad en land: Oost-Brabants, {{ISBN|9012090105}}</ref> |
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==Awards== |
==Awards== |
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Sint-Oedenrode was awarded the prestigious award [[Entente Florale]] of the greenest village of Europe in 2000.<ref>http://www.toeristeninformatie.nl/Provincie/7/SINT-OEDENRODE.html</ref> |
Sint-Oedenrode was awarded the prestigious award [[Entente Florale]] of the greenest village of Europe in 2000.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.toeristeninformatie.nl/Provincie/7/SINT-OEDENRODE.html |title=Sint-oedenrode - Toerisme | Recreatie | Vakantie | Toeristen - Sint-oedenrode |access-date=2013-11-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103163133/http://www.toeristeninformatie.nl/Provincie/7/SINT-OEDENRODE.html |archive-date=2013-11-03 }}</ref> |
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==Born in Sint-Oedenrode== |
==Born in Sint-Oedenrode== |
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* [[Els Coppens-van de Rijt]], painter and writer |
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* [[Nikki Kerkhof]], singer (Winner of [[Netherlands|Dutch]] [[Idols 4]]) |
* [[Nikki Kerkhof]], singer (Winner of [[Netherlands|Dutch]] [[Idols 4]]) |
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Location in the province of North Brabant in the Netherlands Show map of North BrabantSint-Oedenrode (Netherlands) Show map of Netherlands | |
Coordinates: 51°34′N 5°28′E / 51.567°N 5.467°E / 51.567; 5.467 | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | North Brabant |
Municipality | Meierijstad |
Merged | 2017 |
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• Municipality | 64.94 km2 (25.07 sq mi) |
Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
Population
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• Municipality | 18,360 |
• Density | 280/km2 (730/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
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5490–5492
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Area code | 0413 |
Market rights | AD 1232 |
Website | www |
Sint-Oedenrode (Dutch pronunciation: [sɪnt ˈudə(n)roːdə] ⓘ) is a town in the province of North Brabant.
Sint-Oedenrode is a moderately urbanized town in the Meierijof's-Hertogenbosch. Sint-Oedenrode had an unknown population as of 2021 and has an area of 64.94 km2 (25.07 sq mi). On 1 January 2017 Sint-Oedenrode, together with Schijndel and Veghel, merged into a new municipality called Meierijstad creating the largest municipality of the province North-Brabant in terms of land area.[3]
The municipality traditionally had "vrijheidsrechten" (a predecessor of city rights), since 1232, until the abolishment of the privileges and introduction of the Municipalities Act in 1851. In those feudal times Sint-Oedenrode was referred to as a "Vlek" (market town). Today it is still a large town. From southeast to northwest, the town is split by the river Dommel.[4]
The municipality Sint-Oedenrode consists of several quarters and hamlets:
The town of Sint-Oedenrode consist of two historical urban cores: "Sint-Oedenrode" and "Eerschot", which are separated by the Dommel.
According to legend, Sint-Oedenrode owes its name to Saint Oda. The saga goes as follows: This woman was a mythical blind born Scottish, possibly Irish, daughter of king Eugenius VII, who around the year 700, along with a servant was sent on a pilgrimage on the mainland by her father. Oda was miraculously cured from her blindness after she visited the tomb of Saint Lambert of MaastrichtinLiège. She decided she wanted to devote her life to the Christian God as a nun. She returned to her father who had decided a husband for her. Oda did not wish to marry as was her father's wish. In a desperate attempt of not marrying, she decided to flee to the mainland. She started to travel from one place to another, wherever she could find silence for worshipping. Time on time she was disrupted in her worshipping by magpies, and she fled from the birds. Eventually she arrived in Toxandria (Austrasia) in a little settlement called Rode (old Dutch word for a man made open place in the woods), where the villagers built her a hut on the heath and she settled as a hermit. After she died in 726 A.D. the villagers were getting pilgrims from the entire region, and started to call the place Sint-Oda's-Rode, which became Sint-Oedenrode in present-day speaking.[5][6][7]
During the Second World War Sint-Oedenrode suffered tremendously. In May 1940 the German Army invaded the Low Countries and France, and due to the retreat from the Peel-Raam Line by the Dutch Armed Forces skirmishes arouse in Sint-Oedenrode in an attempt to keep the enemy at bay. After the capitulation (15 May 1940, in Zeeland 2 days later) Sint-Oedenrode found itself under German occupation. There was a small German Luftwaffe detachment of about 15 people providing a manned look-out (just like the Royal Observer Corps) for Allied planes which were undertaking operations against Volkel Air Base and Eindhoven (Air Base Welschap, now Eindhoven Airport).
During the final months of occupation the mayor (appointed by the Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands) was sacked and replaced by a pro-German mayor. The reasons for the sacking were that the central Distribution Office was plundered from blank distribution cards that were necessary to get coupons for males who were hiding from the Arbeitseinsatz (compulsory labour in the German war industry) and were using fake names. Also the mayor tried to sabotage the arbeitseinsatz.
With the beginning of Operation Market Garden in 1944, Sint-Oedenrode was situated on an important location between the Allied landing zones in Son and Veghel. General Eisenhower and Field Marshal Montgomery had the important task of keep the corridor (which ran through Sint-Oedenrode) open for the passage of the British XXX Corps to conquer Nijmegen.
In September 1944 the liberation of Sint-Oedenrode came during Operation Market-Garden envisaged by Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery. The US 101st Airborne Division liberated the Town of Sint-Oedenrode (the 'Market' part) after para droppings in the fields in the vicinity. They were followed by the British XXX Army Corps (the 'Garden' part). For a brief time the 18th-century castle Henkenshage was used as allied HQ.
The British left 150 comrades behind, the Americans 125. Twenty-two British soldiers are buried at the General Cemetery in Sint-Oedenrode. Most of the British are reburied at the Uden War Cemetery and some did find their final resting place in Mierlo. The Americans who were originally buried in Wolfswinkel (Son en Breugel) are reburied in Margraten or the US.
On September 16, 1994 101st Airborne veterans revealed a war monument 'Monument for the Dutch'. The monument is a gift from the veterans to the civilians who fought alongside of the US troops, much to surprise and relief of the US soldiers. The inscription on the monument is in English and reads "Dedicated to the people of the Corridor by the veterans of the 101st Airborne Division, in grateful appreciation of their courage, compassion and friendship". The monument can be found alongside the road 'Corridor' which was constructed after the war between key points of the actual Corridor: the allied supply route from EindhoventoNijmegen.
In the twentieth century mainly the growth of N.V. ODA Steel Works and Ovenbouw v/h H.J. van de Kamp, later N.V. ODA Steel Furniture (now part of the multinational Royal Ahrend) created employment in Sint-Oedenrode.[8] Sint-Oedenrode is regularly erroneously referred to as rural municipality. As a former market town the urbanization had already begun at the end of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The excessive urbanization is evident from the fact that in 1930 already more than half of the population was not engaged in agriculture. After neighboring municipalities Schijndel and Veghel, Sint-Oedenrode was at the time the third most industrialized town of eastern North-Brabant. Around 1950 Sint-Oedenrode lost its third place to Uden, which began to develop quickly after it was designated as a core congregation. In 1956 only 30% of the inhabitants of Sint-Oedenrode was involved in agriculture.
Sint-Oedenrode is traditionally a large town. Towns like this, which had already before 1850 more than just local significance, are referred to as "vlek" (market town) or "vrijheerlijkheid". These kind of towns often show a mix of historical origin and growth factors. Usually these settlements date back to the Middle Ages and were the primary parishes with a market function, attested by the presence of a square. In St. Oedenrode this is clearly recognizable in the current market square. The oldest buildings of St. Oedenrode were concentrated around "'t Sant", and the centre moved later to the current market square, where the function as a transit town led to a widening of the main road and the town's development into a linear settlement. Fairs were held at the market square, especially for livestock and dairy products.
Early 19th century the sacristan Brock describes his birthplace Sint-Oedenrode as follows:[9][10]
Dit laatsten, van ouds zoo vermaard Vlek, is thans weinig meer dan een middelmatig dorp der Meierij, bestaande uit weinig meer dan 150 afzonderlyke huizen, die een enkele straat formeert, verdeeld in den Heuvel, de Markt, het Moleneind, welke digt betimmert zyn, en den Dyk, zynde dat gedeelte naar de zyde van Eerschot tot aan de Dommel, waar de huizen meer verspreid liggen, niet aanzienlyk zyn, als in het overige gedeelte. Aan de Markt, waar het Raadhuis midden op ligt, en waar men van vooren één schoonen lindenboom, en agter eenen grooten ronden poel aantreft, zijn er de huizen op stadswijze gebouwd, en leverd een fraaij gezigt op.
"This last, traditionally so renowned "Vlek", is now little more than a mediocre village of the Meierij, consisting of little more than 150 separate houses, which forms a single street, divided into "de Heuvel", the Market, the "Moleneind" which are densely housed, and "de Dijk", being the part of Eerschot till the Dommel, where the houses are more scattered and are not considerable, as in the other part of town. At the Market, where the town hall is situated in the middle, and where one can find one beautiful linden tree in the front, and a large round pool in the back, there are houses build in the urban way, which looks very fine"
The description indicates that despite the minimal growth in the past few centuries, Sint-Oedenrode has retained its as it were urban allure in its old centers. For the most part the town kept a very rural character, in which an alternating ribbon of workers houses, farmhouses and manors defined the towns image. This street in the old town has been quite well maintained to this date.
The center of Sint-Oedenrode been developed in recent years into a pleasant residential area. In total, the shopping area is almost 25.000m2. More than 40 percent of these shops ar in the center of Sint-Oedenrode. Sint-Oedenrode is mainly a shopping center for people from the own community who shop for groceries. A relatively large proportion of the sales volume ( 64% ) consists of retail and horeca expenditure by the inhabitants of the municipality itself. The town is only to a limited extent able to attract customers from other parts of the country. Within the region, in particular the relationship with Son en Breugel appears to be strong. The inhabitants of Veghel and Boxtel are an important group of customers for the retail and horeca in Sint-Oedenrode as well. The inhabitants of Sint-Oedenrode go to regional shopping centers in Schijndel, Veghel themselves as well. However, especially Eindhoven has a strong attraction to Sint-Oedenrode and the entire region : 17% of spending outside the village by residents from Stint-Oedenrode is done in Eindhoven.
Sint-Oedenrode originated on the banks of the river the Dommel. The presence of this river has left a mark on the development of the landscape and the main parts of the town. The valley landscape with meadows, pastures and small landscape elements such as steep edges and pools was fairly open. The higher, cultivated fields formed with its gibbous fields, hawthorn hedges and wooden windbreaks a more closed landscape. In the late 13th century, the Dukes of Brabant were about to issue a perpetual lease of common grounds. For example, in 1314 the lease issued the "Bodem van Elde". This vast humid forest and heathland was virtually uninhabitable. The border of this congregation, which was located between Sint Michielsgestel, Boxtel, Schijndel, Sint-Oedenrode and Liempde, was formed by the river the Dommel. The commissioning of the Bodem of Elde led to the emergence of the characteristic gibbous fields in this part of the Meierij. Some of these fields in this area existed for centuries in the same form and can nowadays be very well identified by their unchanged shape. On some of the parts with very loamy soils in Sint-Oedenrode there were many poplars planted from 1750 on. Between 1760 and 1780 the largest increase in silviculture took place in the municipalities Schijndel, Sint-Oedenrode, Veghel and Udenhout. Following the planting of poplars, the pattern of sand paths and wet stream valley soils were formed which characterizes the Meierijs "Poplar Landscape" till this day. This landscape was in fact purely economic, since the poplar cultivation served the clog industry. The core of this clog industry, and therefore of the poplar cultivation, was mainly formed by the municipalities Sint-Oedenrode, Schijndel, Veghel, Liempde, Best and Boxtel. In the nineteenth century Sint-Oedenrode grew again because of this industry, which reached its peak in the first half of the 20th century. The reclamation of the remaining waste land known as the Schijndelse Heath, especially the Kienehoef, took place since the 18th century.
Most nature in Sint-Oedenrode is located in the Dommeldal (valley of the Dommel river). The most original part and natural state of the Dommel can be found between Eindhoven and Boxtel and hence in Sint-Oedenrode. Here the Dommel has still its original winds and meanders and forms a cultural-historical and valuable landscape area.
In addition there is the park of the Castle Henkenshage with large oak trees, designed by Leonard Springer. This park borders the area Diependaal. Originally Diependaal was a poplar planting to accommodate the wood for the clog industry, and is now being transformed into a more natural forest.[11][12]
North of Sint-Oedenrode is also a heath-area. Here was formerly the Schijndel Heath. North of the Schijndelse Heath lie the Marggraff Forests. This is a deciduous forest measuring 85 ha, which lies close to the Geelders and forms together a nature reserve. South of Sint-Oedenrode lies an ancient agrarian and poplar landscape.
In the north lies park Kienehoef. With a playground, a petting zoo and two ponds.
The municipal council of Sint-Oedenrode consists out of 17 seats. Below is the formation of the council since 1998:
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Party | 1998 | 2002 | 2006 | 2010[13] | 2014[14] | ||||||||||
CDA | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
VVD | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||
Democratische Groepering Sint-Oedenrode | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | - | ||||||||||
Hart voor Rooi | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
B.V.T. Rooi | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | ||||||||||
D.G.S - B.V.T Rooi | - | - | - | - | 4 | ||||||||||
EBK | ? | ? | ? | 1 | - | ||||||||||
Peter Verkuijlen | ? | ? | ? | 1 | - | ||||||||||
Roois Burger Belang | 1 | 2 | - | - | 1 | ||||||||||
Ouderen | 3 | 2 | 2 | - | - | ||||||||||
Totals | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
In 2014, Democratische Groepering Sint-Oedenrode and B.V.T. Rooi joined as one political party "DGS-BVT Rooi".
Sint-Oedenrode has several museums and castles:
Sint-Oedenrode was awarded the prestigious award Entente Florale of the greenest village of Europe in 2000.[21]
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