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Neuwesteel (New-Westeel) is situated on the spot where Westeel was destroyed by the sea in 1371. Ever since the area is reclaimed in small parts, which is symbolised by the spade and wave. | Neuwesteel (New-Westeel) is situated on the spot where Westeel was destroyed by the sea in 1371. Ever since the area is reclaimed in small parts, which is symbolised by the spade and wave. | ||
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NEUWESTEEL
State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Aurich (until 1976 Norden)
Incorporated into : 1976 Norden
Origin/meaning
Neuwesteel (New-Westeel) is situated on the spot where Westeel was destroyed by the sea in 1371. Ever since the area is reclaimed in small parts, which is symbolised by the spade and wave.
Literature : Leiner, K. : Panorama Norden. Norden, 1972.