Papenveer is a small village in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is located in the municipality of Nieuwkoop, 2 km north of Ter Aar.
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| Coordinates: 52°11′02″N 4°43′30″E / 52.18389°N 4.72500°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | South Holland |
| Municipality | Nieuwkoop |
| Population (2007) | 1,180 |
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 in Langeraar. A ferry was opened that was free for Catholics; everyone else had to pay. The village of Papenveer grew around this ferry.[1] Currently, there is a bridge, the Papenveerse Brug, at the location of the former ferry.
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52°11′3″N 4°43′35″E / 52.18417°N 4.72639°E
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