Lutten | |
|---|---|
 Dutch Reformed church | |
  Lutten Location in the Netherlands Show map of Netherlands | |
| Coordinates:52°36′42″N6°34′29″E / 52.6116°N 6.5747°E /52.6116; 6.5747 | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Overijssel |
| Municipality | Hardenberg |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.18 km2 (4.70 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 2,045 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (430/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 7775[1] |
| Dialing code | 0523 |
Lutten (Dutch Low Saxon:Luttn) is a village in theDutch province ofOverijssel. It is located in the municipalityHardenberg, about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) south-west ofCoevorden.[3]
The village was first mentioned in 1532 as Lotten, and means "low lying place". There was another hamlet called Lutten nearby which changed its name toOud-Lutten [nl] (Old Lutten).[4][5] Lutten developed during thepeat excavation of theraised bog. The construction of theDedemsvaart [nl] canal stagnated near Lutten around 1830, because themarke [nl]Ane had not divided up the wilderness in its area.[6] Amarke was a form of government withcommunal land.[7] In 1832, the problem was solved by digging a canal toSlagharen.[6]
Lutten was home to 236 people in 1840.[8] The Dutch Reformed church in the village is an aisleless church with an entrance hall topped by a tower with wooden roof lantern. It was built in 1853.[6]
In 1901, thepotato starch factory, Baanbreker opened in Lutten. The complex is now used by a plastic pipe factory.[6]
In 1932, a water tower was built which measures 49 metres (161 ft). It is one of two Dutch water towers with agable roof. The tower is currently used as bed and breakfast.[8]
