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Schokland

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The former quay of Middelbuurt, Schokland
The former quay of Middelbuurt, Schokland 7

Schokland and Surroundings comprise a former island, including its prehistoric archeological sites, that has been reclaimed from the sea.

The earliest settlement on Schokland goes back to prehistory, when it was a peninsula. Due to rising sea levels, it became an island that was eventually too dangerous to live on in 1859. However, as part of the impoldering program of the Noordoostpolder in the 1940s, it became part of the mainland again and now four mounds (terps) rise from the surrounding flat agricultural lands. The site protects both the prehistoric remains and the later structures on the terps, such as the church, former harbour and dykes.

Community Perspective: The Museum Schokland on the terp of Middelbuurt is the logical first stop of a visit (be aware that it opens only at 11 am). Beyond that, only hiking in the polders remains. David did a comprehensive review that also includes the other terps beyond Middelbuurt. Tsunami has the most recent public transport update.

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Full Name
Schokland and Surroundings (ID: 739)
Country
Netherlands
Status
Inscribed 1995 Site history
History of Schokland
1995: Inscribed
Inscribed
Type
Cultural
Criteria
  • iii
  • v
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Amsterdam hotspot
Amsterdam hotspot
About an hour by car from Amsterdam. Not fully reachable by public transport.
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