Hoogwoud (municipality of Opmeer)
Village, originated in the Middle Ages as peat reclamation. In 1414, Hoogwoud received city rights, but these were purely administrative in nature. Along the Burg. Hoogenboomlaan formed a two-sided ribbon development and in the 19th century buildings followed the Herenweg towards the R.K. church. After the Second World War Hoogwoud was extended in...
