Panheel
Panheel is a village in the Dutch province of Limburg. It is a part of the municipality of Maasgouw, and lies about 9 km south-west of Roermond.
Panheel
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Onze Lieve Vrouwe van 't Hart Chapel | |
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Panheel Location in the Netherlands Panheel Location in the province of Limburg in the Netherlands | |
| Coordinates: 51°11′N 5°52′E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Limburg |
| Municipality | Maasgouw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.19 km2 (0.46 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 225 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (490/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 6097 |
| Dialing code | 0475 |
The village was first mentioned in 1417 or 1418 as Panhedel. The etymology is unclear.
Panheel was home to 175 people in 1840. In 1875, a chapel was built. Panheel was never elevated to a parish, however it is considered a village by the municipality.
The Boschmolenplas is a lake which formed as a result of gravel excavation. It has a diameter of 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) and has clear water with a visibility of 12 metres. It is therefore, a popular diving spot.
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