Beveland
NORTH and SOUTH, two islands in the province of Zeeland, Netherlands, in the estuary of the Scheldt. North Beveland is 13 miles BEVIS OF HAMPTON in length, contains about 15,000 acres; in 1532 it was submerged and remained under water for several years . South Beveland is about 20 miles in length, contains 84,000 acres; the soil is fertile, producing wheat, potatoes, and fruits.