Bellingeweer

Bellingeweer
Village
Typical farmhouse in Bellingeweer
Bellingeweer
Location of Bellingeweer in the province of Groningen
Coordinates: 53°19′35.08″N 6°31′7.73″E / 53.3264111°N 6.5188139°E / 53.3264111; 6.5188139Coordinates: 53°19′35.08″N 6°31′7.73″E / 53.3264111°N 6.5188139°E / 53.3264111; 6.5188139
Country Netherlands
Province Groningen
Municipality Winsum

Bellingeweer is part of the town of Winsum, in Groningen, Netherlands. Originally it was an independent village built on a wierde. Bellingeweer had its own medieval church, which was demolished in 1824. However, the cemetery is still there.

The wierde on which the village is built dates from around the year 0 and is still clearly visible.

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