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Veen, Netherlands

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De Hoop was built in 1838. In 1956, it was sold to the municipality who later transferred it to a foundation who restored the mill in 1970. In 1987, it was restored and elevated, because it was hit by trucks several times due to its proximity to the road. Since 2012, the mill is grinding
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Its Dutch Reformed church dates from around 1200. The tower was added in the late 13th century. The church was destroyed in 1504 during the
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Veen was a separate municipality until 1973, when it became part of Aalburg.
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It was first mentioned between 1108 and 1121 as de Ueno and means
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and most of the village was destroyed. It was later rebuilt.
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Location in the province of North Brabant in the Netherlands
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Centre of Veen with the Netherlands Reformed Church.
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List of cities, towns and villages in North Brabant
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Centre of Veen with the Netherlands Reformed Church.
Coat of arms of Veen
Veen is located in North Brabant
Veen is located in Netherlands
51°46′37″N 5°6′35″E / 51.77694°N 5.10972°E / 51.77694; 5.10972
Country
Netherlands
North Brabant
Altena
Time zone
UTC+1
CET
DST
UTC+2
CEST
Postal code
Dialing code
Dutch
North Brabant
Altena
's-Hertogenbosch
raised bog
Afgedamde Maas
Guelders Wars
grist mill
dike breached
Windmill de Hoop in Veen
Veen, seen from Aalst
Aalst

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