Midsland
| Midsland | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
 | |
| Country |
 Netherlands |
| Province |
 Friesland |
| Population | |
| • Total | c. 871 (2,005) |
Midsland (West Frisian: Midslân) is a village on Terschelling in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It has a population of around 870.
A statue was placed near the village in 1982 commemorating Het Stryper Wyfke, an old crone who deceived English troops and saved the island's civilian population during Holmes's Bonfire in 1666.
Sources
- Municipality guide Terschelling 2005-2006
Coordinates: 53°22′57″N 5°17′9″E / 53.38250°N 5.28583°E
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