Other Drowned or Otherwise Lost Villages in The Zuiderzee
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Emmeloord | The most northern of the settlements on Schokland. An old spelling is Emelwerth. Abandoned in 19th century because of continual attacks by sea floods. The modern town of Emmeloord was named after it. |
| Gonsende or Gawijzend | A village in the southern part of the Wieringermeerpolder. Drowned about 1350. Its remains have been found. |
| Middelbuurt | A settlement on Schokland. Abandoned in 19th century because of continual attacks by sea floods. |
| Molenbuurt | A settlement on Schokland. Abandoned in 19th century because of continual attacks by sea floods. |
Read more about this topic: List Of Settlements Lost To Floods In The Netherlands
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