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Revision as of 14:52, 7 October 2010

Baarlo
Baolder
Map
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceLimburg
MunicipalityPeel en Maas
Population
 (2007)
6,460
Artefact of Tajiri in Baarlo. Behind Castle d'Erp.

Baarlo (51°20′N 6°6′E / 51.333°N 6.100°E / 51.333; 6.100) is a town in the Dutch province of Limburg. It is a part of the municipality of Peel en Maas, and lies about 6 km southwest of Venlo.

In 2001, Baarlo had 5199 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 1.25 km², and contained 1912 residences.[1]

Name

The oldest mention of the name Baarlo is from 1219.

Coat of arms

The oldest certificate of the bank of Baarlo dates from 25 January 1377. In 1629 for the first time it used its own seal. The seal shows the Saint Peter, holding a key in his left hand and in his right hand three ropes carrying a shield, on which a stag is shown jumping to the left. At that time, the local lord, schout or pastor sealed the certificates.

History

Archeological excavations have shown that at the beginning of our calendar people already had settled in Baarlo. Later the Romans came; they built to Roman road between Tongeren and Nijmegen and Oyen (between Baarlo and Kessel).

Castles

There are four castles: the castle Borcht (which also has been called d'Erp), the castle Berckt, the castle Raay and the castle Scheres. The former three were built in the 13th century. The last, Scheres, was built about 1860 and is currently inhabited by the Japanese artist Shinkichi Tajiri.

Religion

Concerning the first church or churches of Baarlo very little is known. In the 19th century the old church became too small, so the city decided to build a new one. Pierre Cuypers was the architect and the church was finished in 1878. In 1932, the priest chancel and the cross of the church were extended by Joseph Frassen. In November 1944 the church was blown up by the Germans. A restoration was not possible. Therefore it was decided to build a new church. This work has been completed in 1955.

References

  1. ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001 [1]. Statistics are for the continuous built-up area.