Erkerode

Erkerode

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Erkerode

Coordinates: 52°13′N 10°42′E / 52.217°N 10.700°E / 52.217; 10.700Coordinates: 52°13′N 10°42′E / 52.217°N 10.700°E / 52.217; 10.700
Country Germany
State Lower Saxony
District Wolfenbüttel
Municipal assoc. Sickte
Government
  Mayor Dr. Claus Harmsen (SPD)
Area
  Total 13.34 km2 (5.15 sq mi)
Population (2013-12-31)[1]
  Total 953
  Density 71/km2 (190/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 38173
Dialling codes 05305
Vehicle registration WF

Erkerode is a small village and a community in the District of Wolfenbüttel, in the south-east of Lower Saxony, Germany. It is nearly 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) south-east of Braunschweig. The Elm, a range of forested hills, is close by.

The town of Erkerode was first mentioned in historic documents in 1175 (Erikeroth). The village belonged to the noble family of Veltheim since the 12th century. It was part of the court of Destedt. There are still many medieval farm houses of various types to be seen in the village today.

See also

Protestant church in Erkerode

References


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