Noord-Sleen

Noord-Sleen
Village green in Noord-Sleen
Noord-Sleen
Noord-Sleen
Coordinates: 52°47′30″N 6°48′6″E / 52.79167°N 6.80167°E / 52.79167; 6.80167
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceDrenthe
MunicipalityCoevorden
Area
  Total
12.10 km2 (4.67 sq mi)
Elevation
19 m (62 ft)
Population
 (2021)
  Total
585
  Density48/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
7846
Dialing code0591

Noord-Sleen is a village in the municipality of Coevorden in the province of Drenthe, Northeastern Netherlands.

Noord-Sleen started as an esdorp which split from Sleen in the 9th century. It contains two village greens. It was first mentioned in 1365 as van Nortslene. In 1840, it was home to 350 people. The gristmill Albertdina was moved to Noord-Sleen in 1905.

There are two dolmen near Noord-Sleen. D50 is a large dolmen with a near complete ring of 24 stones. 7 of the 8 capstones are still present. D51 is not in a good condition, and it is clear that the capstones have been removed.