title: Sint Laurens
text: # Sint Laurens
  
  Sint Laurens is a village in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It is located in the municipality of Middelburg, about 3 km north of the city.
  
  ## History
  
  The village was first mentioned in the 13th century as "ecclesia sancti Laurentii alias Popkinsburgh". It was first named Popkensburg. The current name refers to Saint Lawrence. Sint Laurens is a road village which developed near the Popkensburg Castle. The castle was demolished in 1863. The linear settlement expanded up to Brigdamme.
  
  The Dutch Reformed church is an aisleless church was built in 1644 to replace the church of the castle. It was restored in 1952.
  
  In 1816, the village of Brigdamme was merged into Sint Laurens. Sint Laurens was home to 203 people in 1840. Sint Laurens remained a separate municipality until 1966, when it was merged with Middelburg.
  
  ## Gallery
  
  * Church of Sint Laurens
  * Street view (1975)
  * Former millers house
  