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Zieuwent
Sign in to saveZieuwent is a village in the east of the Netherlands. It is located in the municipality of Oost Gelre, Gelderland. Zieuwent has the tallest church tower in the Achterhoek region.
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Zieuwent is a village in the east of the Netherlands. It is located in the municipality of Oost Gelre, Gelderland. Zieuwent has the tallest church tower in the Achterhoek region.
== History == Zieuwent was first mentioned in 1294 or 1295 as "silva Synwede", and means "dike which runs sideways". The village started to develop in the 18th century as a peat colony, and formed into a linear settlement. In 1840, it was home to 1,824 people.
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