Oudeschoot
Aldskoat
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Oudeschoot, chapel: Skoattertsjerke
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Map of Oudeschoot
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| Coordinates: 52°56′5″N 5°57′17″E / 52.93472°N 5.95472°E / 52.93472; 5.95472 | |
| Country |  Netherlands |
| Province |  Friesland |
| Municipality |  Heerenveen |
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| • Total | 3.72 km2 (1.44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Population
(2021)[1]
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| • Total | 1,500 |
| • Density | 400/km2 (1,000/sq mi) |
| Postal code |
8451[1]
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| Dialing code | 0513 |
Oudeschoot (West Frisian: Aldskoat) is a village in Heerenveen in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 1,580 in January 2017.[3]
The village was first mentioned in 1299 as van Scoeten. The name means "corner of higher land". Oude (old) has been added to distinguish between Nieuweschoot. In 1299, a nunnery of the German order was founded in Oudeschoot, and has existed until 1580.[4] Oudeschoot used to be the capital of the grietenij (predecessor of a municipality) Schoterland [nl] until 1934. In 1828, the main road from LeeuwardentoZwolle was built through the village, and was later joined by a railway line.[5] Since 1600, the Skoattermerk, an annual market is held on the second day of Pentecost, and is the oldest extant market in the northern provinces.[6]
The Dutch Reformed church was built in 1752.[5] In 1840, it was home to 452 people.[6] Julia Jan Woutersstichting is a retirement home which was built in 1901 on the grounds of the 1763 manor house Veenwijk. The home is built in Renaissance Revival style and is surrounded by a large park.[5]
Before 1934, Oudeschoot was part of the Schoterland municipality.[6] In 1965, a large part of the village was annexed by Heerenveen.[6]
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