Hengevelde
# Hengevelde

Hengevelde (or Wegdam) is a village in the eastern Netherlands. It is located in the municipality of Hof van Twente. Until 2011 it was in Ambt Delden.

## History

It was first mentioned in 1188 as Hengheuelde, and means "field on the hill". It was also referred to as Wegdam. In 1806, a church was built, and the village started to develop. In 1840, it was home to 355 people.

## Notable people

* Mike te Wierik, footballer

## Gallery

* Kulturhus de Marke
* Former windmill De Bolschermolen
* Farm in Hengeveld
* Ballooning at Hengeveld (2011)
