Axwijk, Rural settlement in Edam-Volendam, Netherlands.
Axwijk is a rural settlement in Edam-Volendam, North Holland, surrounded by farmland and traditional Dutch residential buildings. The village sits in a flat landscape where traditional farmhouses and homes form the character of the place.
The settlement was first recorded in 1277 as Havicswijk and went through several name variations such as Haecxwijck around 1500. The current name Axwijk became established later, documenting the long continuous presence of the place in North Holland.
The settlement reflects the farming heritage of North Holland through its open fields and traditional Dutch houses. This building style is common to small villages in the region where life has historically centered on agricultural work.
The settlement is easily accessible by public transportation with connections to nearby areas like Middelie and the municipality of Edam-Volendam. Visitors should expect flat terrain and typical rural conditions common to the region.
The settlement served as a toll collection point along a waterway to the Zuiderzee, a role that ended in 1357 when the practice was abolished. This source of income significantly contributed to the prosperity of the place during the medieval period.
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