Stevensweert
Stevensweert is a village in the Dutch province of Limburg. It is located in the municipality of Maasgouw. It lies on the right bank of the river Meuse, which forms the limit with Kessenich in Belgium. There was also a ferry to this village.
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| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Limburg |
| Municipality | Maasgouw |
| Population (1 January 2006) | 1,660 |
Stevensweert, church (de Sint Stephanuskerk) and the presbytery
History
With Ohé en Laak, Stevensweert is situated on an island in the Meuse. The Spanish built a fortress there during the Eighty Years War, this is still apparent in the street plan of the town. Stevensweert once was part of the county of Guelders.
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