Benthuizen
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| name = Benthuizen
| settlement_type = Village
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| native_name_lang = nl
| image_skyline = Rijnwoude 003.jpg
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| image_caption = Windmill De Haas
| image_flag = Flag of Benthuizen.svg
| image_shield = Wapen Benthuizen.svg
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in the province of South Holland in the Netherlands##Location in the Netherlands
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = Netherlands
| subdivision_type1 = Province
| subdivision_name1 = South Holland
| subdivision_type2 = Municipality
| subdivision_name2 = Alphen aan den Rijn
| elevation_footnotes = {{cite web |url = http://www.ahn.nl/postcodetool |title = Postcodetool for 2731AA |language = nl |work = Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland |publisher = Het Waterschapshuis |access-date = 2 May 2022 }}
| elevation_m = -3.7
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| area_total_km2 = 0.51
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| population_footnotes = {{cite web |url=https://www.cbs.nl/-/media/_excel/2021/48/kwb-2021.xls |title=Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021 |website=Central Bureau of Statistics |access-date=2 May 2022 |quote=two entries}}
| population_total = 2,900
| population_as_of = 2021
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| population_density_km2 = auto
| timezone = CET
| utc_offset = +1
| timezone_DST = CEST
| utc_offset_DST = +2
| postal_code_type = Postal code
| area_code_type = Dialing code
| area_code = 079
| coordinates = {{coord|52|5|N|4|33|E| region:NL_type:city(3409)|display=inline,title}}
| website = [http://www.alphenaandenrijn.nl/ alphenaandenrijn.nl]
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Benthuizen is a village in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn and lies about 1 km east of Zoetermeer.
History
Benthuizen was described between 1280 and 1287.{{cite web|url=https://plaatsengids.nl/benthuizen |title=Benthuizen |website=Plaatsengids |access-date=2 May 2022 |language=nl}} Benthuizen developed as a peat excavation settlement in the Late Middle Ages.{{cite news|url=https://www.dbnl.org/tekst/sten009monu10_01/sten009monu10_01_0016.php |title=Benthuizen |author=Ronald Stenvert & Sabine Broekhoven |publisher=Waanders |location=Zwolle |year=2004 |isbn=90 400 9034 3 |language=nl |access-date=2 May 2022}}
The Dutch Reformed church is a T-shaped aisleless church which was built between 1796 and 1797. The tower dates from 1672. The church was restored and extended on the north side between 1937 and 1938.
Until 1991 Benthuizen was an independent municipality in that year the municipality became part of the larger municipality Rijneveld. In 1993 the name was changed to Rijnwoude, and in 2014 it became part of Alphen aan den Rijn.
The HSL-Zuid being constructed passes Benthuizen on the eastern side. Also the new Bentwoud (forest) is planted to the east of Benthuizen.
Benthuizen has several buildings that are officially designated monuments. One of these is the historic windmill known as 'De Haas' ('The Hare'). The grist mill dates from 1772. In 1924, an electro motor was installed. Demolition of the windmill was considered several times, but in 1983 restoration began and the windmill was back in service in 1985. The windmill grinds both for human consumption and fodder.{{cite web|url=https://www.molendatabase.nl/nederland/molen.php?nummer=951 |title=De Haas |website=Molen database |access-date=2 May 2022 |language=nl}}
Gallery
File:Benthuizen d 11 AH GM Dorpsstr 22 Woonhuis 21052020.jpg|House in Benthuizen
File:Benthuizen dorpsstraat kerk hervormde gemeente.jpg|Dutch Reformed church
File:Benthuizen d 11 AH GM Secr Runsinkbrink 1 Raadhuis 21052020.jpg|Former town hall
File:Benthuizen dorpsstraat.jpg|Street view
References
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{{Dutch municipality Alphen aan den Rijn}}
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Category:Populated places in South Holland