Vriescheloo (Dutch: [ˌvrisxəˈloː]; Gronings: Vraiskeloo [ˌvrɑɪskəˈloː]) is a village in the municipality of Westerwolde in the Netherlands.

History

Vriescheloo is a linear settlement on the sand ridge which formed the old road between Groningen and Germany. The village dates from the 11th or 12th century. Its first inhabitants were mainly peat harvesters, and it developed into an agricultural community.

The 19th century smock mill De Korenbloem is located in the village.

Gallery

  • Church in c. 2011
  • Modern castle
  • Farm (1969)

External links

  • Media related to Vriescheloo at Wikimedia Commons