Biessum
Biessum (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbisʏm]) is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is a part of the municipality of Eemsdelta, and lies about 25 km northeast of Groningen.[2]
It has about 35-50 inhabitants and has no village status.[3] The postal authorities have placed it under Delfzijl.[1] It is situated near the nature reserve (protected area) Biessumerbos in which many birds live.[4]
The hamlet was first mentioned in the 10th or 11th century as "in Bisashem", and means "settlement of Bisi".[5] Biessum is a terp (artificial living hill) village with a star shape. It is one of the best preserved terps of Groningen.[4]
Gallery
- Farm in 1965
- Farm in Biessum
References
- ^ a b c "Postcode 9931 in Delfzijl". Postcode bij adres (in Dutch). Retrieved 8 April 2022.
- ^ ANWB Topografische Atlas Nederland, Topografische Dienst and ANWB, 2005.
- ^ Biessum Archived 2017-12-03 at the Wayback Machine - Delfzijl (in Dutch)
- ^ a b "Biessum". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 8 April 2022.
- ^ "Biessum - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 8 April 2022.
External links
- Media related to Biessum at Wikimedia Commons
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