- Papenveer
Papenveer is a small village in the Dutch province of
South Holland . It is located in the municipality ofNieuwkoop , 2 km north ofTer Aar .The name "Papenveer" means "Catholics' ferry". When the catholic church in
Korteraar closed in 1822, churchgoers had to cross the river De Aar to go to the church inLangeraar . A ferry was opened that was free for catholics; everyone else had to pay. The village of Papenveer grew around this ferry. [ [http://www.papenveer.nl/over_papenveer.html Papenveer.nl :: Over Papenveer ] ] Currently, there is a bridge, the "Papenveerse Brug", at the location of the former ferry.References
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