Lochem
( Listen? / I ) Lochem is a municipality of the province of Gelderland. It has a total area of 216.02 km ² and counted on 1 January 2013, according to the CBS 33 304 inhabitants.
Districts
Next to the old town of Lochem are members of the following places:
- Almen
- Barchem
- Exel
- Gorssel
- Harfsen
- Jacket
- Kring van Dordt
- Epse (actually a residential quarter of Deventer )
- Eefde (actually a suburb of Zutphen )
- Laren
- Lochem
- Zwiep
Location and economic
Lochem is located 15 km east of Zutphen Berkel river. The town has a small railway station on the local railway Zutphen - Hengelo. About Laren performs a 10-km long road to Amsterdam motorway - Berlin. Lochem has some industry, but agriculture and tourism are of greater importance. So the ForFarmers Group is headquartered in Lochem.
Gorssel between Deventer and Zutphen, in a beautiful, wooded area. Many commuters from these cities to live there. Also live and work in and around Gorssel and pastures many farmers.
Located in the center of the village Eefde, between Zutphen and Gorssel, is the " Landgoed ' t Haveke ". Landgoed het Haveke was first mentioned in 1481 as " Herman ter Havick " his wife makes the house as a gift for the wedding.
A 14 hectare English landscape park ( landscape architect Leonhard A. Springer, 1855-1940 ) with forest and manicured lawns surrounding the large mansion. Miles of walking trails in the park and the public on the day are freely accessible.
On the spacious areas of the mansion find events, weddings, summer festivals and exhibitions held. Landgoed comes from the family of the Counts of Rechteren - Limpurg - Speckfeld and is now inhabited and farmed by the German family von Wedel. Nepeta von Wedel is a granddaughter of Adolphina Adriana Gravin van Rechteren - Limpurg and mother of the current owner.
Stands next to a castle Eefde ( Huis de Voorst ) from the 17th century, which serves as a conference center, as well as a large barracks.
History
Lochem originated in the 10th century by a court of the counts of Gelre or funds. It received city rights in 1233.
Lochem was often the target of attacks and sieges, including 1506 ( Charles of Egmont ); 1543 ( funds shear war, devastation caused by imperial troops ); during the Eighty Years' War, 1582 and 1590 ( failed), 1606 ( stormed by the Spaniards and by Ernst Casimir of Nassau- Dietz for the Netherlands recaptured ); and finally it was occupied until 1673 by the 1672 Munster. In between, there was a devastating fire in 1615. As of 1680 broke at quieter times, and Lochem was a market town for the surrounding farmers.
On 1 January 2005 the municipality Gorssel ( 13,500 inhabitants) was dissolved and part of the municipality of Lochem (previously 19,000 inhabitants).
Mayor ( historical )
- Around 1730: Willem Muyderman, mayor of Lochem
- Before 1766: Willem de Wolff ( born November 9, 1701 Lochem, † 1766 in Lochem )
- 1833 Before: Hermannus Joachim Thomasson (* 1758, † April 23, 1833 )
Attractions
The City Council of Lochem built in 1634. The church in the town center was dedicated before the Reformation, the patron saint of Brussels, St.Gudula.
In the town there are some locks: House Verwolde in Laren, can be visited. Not far from it is a very thick and old tree. This should be one of the oldest trees in the Netherlands.
The community is rich in natural areas, including the Barchemer Mountain, a small wooded hills and the forests of the town of Joppa ( in Gorssel ). The parks and forests in the castles and the east bank of the river IJssel at Gorssel are worth a hike. The poet ACW Staring (1767-1840), the area of this community often sung in his works (as well as the neighboring community Vorden ). You can follow his tracks by a cycling tour (ask at the Tourist Office ).
Gorssel and especially pastures have preserved old village churches.
Gallery
Lochem, The Church: de Gudulakerk
Lochem, The Church: de Witte Kerk
Lochem, Strasbourg: Nieuwstad Graaf Ottoweg
Zwiep, mill: moles de Zwiepse
Lochem, The bridge over the Twenthekanaal
Eefde, ship lock
Gorssel, the Reformed Church