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Roosteren

Belgium–Netherlands border crossingsEcht-SusterenFormer municipalities of Limburg (Netherlands)Limburg (Netherlands) geography stubsPopulated places in Limburg (Netherlands)
Roosteren, kerk in straatzicht foto6 2011 03 20 11.17
Roosteren, kerk in straatzicht foto6 2011 03 20 11.17

Roosteren (Limburgish: Roostere) is a village in the Dutch province of Limburg. It is located in the municipality of Echt-Susteren. The village was first mentioned in 1201 as Rustern. The etymology is unclear. Roosteren developed in the Middle Ages as a linear settlement. In the 13th century, it became part of the Duchy of Guelders. The centre moved to the hamlet Scheiereynde where a church was built.The St Jacobus de Meerdere Church is a three-aisled neoclassic church which was in 1843. It was damaged during World War II and restored in 1946. Eyckholt Castle is a late-16th century estate. A tower was added in the 19th century. Ter Borch Castle (also Roosterborch) was built around 1880 and the location of a 15th century which was demolished in 1632.Roosteren was home to 746 people in 1840. It was a separate municipality until 1982, when it was merged with Susteren. The municipality also covered the hamlets of Visserweert, Kokkelert, and Oud-Roosteren. In 2003, it was merged into Echt-Susteren.

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Borghofje, Echt-Susteren

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N 51.083333333333 ° E 5.8166666666667 °
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Sint-Jacobus de Meerderekerk

Borghofje
6116 BN Echt-Susteren
Limburg, Netherlands
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Roosteren, kerk in straatzicht foto6 2011 03 20 11.17
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