Westenesch | |
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![]() Farm in Westenesch | |
Location in province of Drenthe in the Netherlands | |
Coordinates: 52°47′N 6°52′E / 52.783°N 6.867°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Drenthe |
Municipality | Emmen |
Area | |
• Total | 0.64 km2 (0.25 sq mi) |
Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 170 |
• Density | 270/km2 (690/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 7814[1] |
Dialing code | 0591 |
Westenesch is a hamlet in the Netherlands and it is part of the Emmen municipality in Drenthe. There are two dolmen in Westenesch.
Westenesch is a statistical entity,[1] however the postal authorities have placed it under Emmen.[3] It was first mentioned in 1362 as Westenesche, and means "western farmland".[4] In 1932, it was home to 372 people.[5] In 1991, the village was designated a protected site.[6]
There are two dolmen in Westenesch. D44 is small, however it is the only one on private property.[6] D42 is a large dolmen with 21 side stones and 10 capstones. It originally had three gate stones. A bronze razor has been discovered at the site.[7]