Winssen | |
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Coordinates: 51°53′N 5°42′E / 51.883°N 5.700°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Gelderland |
Municipality | Beuningen |
Area | |
• Total | 14.16 km2 (5.47 sq mi) |
Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 2,160 |
• Density | 150/km2 (400/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 6645 |
Dialing code | 0487 |
Winssen is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is the smallest village of the municipality of Beuningen, and lies about 8 km north of Wijchen. It lies south of the river Waal
Winssen was a separate municipality until 1818, when it was merged with Ewijk.[3]
It was first mentioned in 1153 as Winisen. The etymology is unclear.[4] Huis te Winssen was a castle located near the village. In 1584, it fell in Spanish hands, and was destroyed by the citizens of Nijmegen. It was later rebuilt, but demolished around 1815.[5] In 1840, Winssen was home to 909 people.[6]
The Beatrixmolen is a grist mill from 1791 which was originally located in Alphen. In 1858, it was rebuilt and moved to Winssen. In 1988, it was restored.[7]
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