Jelsum | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 Jelsum Church | |
 Location in Leeuwarderadeel municipality | |
  Jelsum Location in the Netherlands Show map of Friesland Jelsum Jelsum (Netherlands) Show map of Netherlands | |
| Coordinates:53°14′4″N5°47′4″E / 53.23444°N 5.78444°E /53.23444; 5.78444 | |
| Country |  Netherlands |
| Province |  Friesland |
| Municipality |  Leeuwarden |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.31 km2 (2.05 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0.4 m (1.3 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 310 |
| • Density | 58/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 9057[1] |
| Dialing code | 058 |
Jelsum is a village inLeeuwarden municipality in the province ofFriesland, theNetherlands. It had a population of around 195 in January 2017.[3] Thestins Dekemastate is located in Jelsum.
The village was first mentioned in 1270 as Heilsum, and means "settlement of the people of Helle (person / hero)".[4] Jelsum is aterp (artificial living mound) village which probably had its origins before the beginning ofour era. The Dutch Reformed church dates from the 12th century and has a 13th-century tower. The choir was renewed in the 15th century. The church was restored in 1913 and 1999.[5] In 1840, Jelsum was home to 262 people.[6]
ThestinsDekemastate was probably built in the 13th century. It is a fortified rectangular house surrounded by a moat and stone wall. The original estate was destroyed in 1492 and again in 1498 by the citizens ofLeeuwarden. The tower was probably demolished around 1700. The building was modified many times during its history, and currently houses a museum.[7] Thestins is surrounded by a large park.[6]
Before 2018, the village was part of theLeeuwarderadeel municipality.[6]
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