Galgeneind
The Galgeneind in De Moer has a rich history. You can enter the Huis ter Heide estate via Galgeneind and Galgeneindsestraat. Here you will find several beautiful fens, such as the Leikeven.
On 19 September 1726, Swarte Johannes, the leader of the White Feather Gang, was sentenced to death. His body was transported by a military escort to the Galgenberg on the Galgeneind in De Moer to prevent it from being stolen. Tip: you can enter Landgoed Huis ter Heide via Galgeneind and the Galgeneindsestraat. Here you will find several beautiful ponds, such as the Leikeven. The names here speak for themselves; Galgeneind means ‘gallows’ end’, Galgenberg means ‘gallows’ hill’, and Leikeven meand ‘corpse pond’.