Monuments in Noord-Holland

R. Stenvert en C. Kolman (2006)

Gepubliceerd op 30-03-2018

Schardam (Municipality of Zeevang)

betekenis & definitie

Dijkdorp, created by the Schardam built in the first half of the 14th century. This dam with sluice was at the end of the Korssloot, which served as a drainage from Kennemerland, via the untamed Beemster. The Embankment Beemster (1612) received a separate discharge north along the Oudendijk.