It is located in the municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân, Friesland, east of Dokkum.

[4] There are various types of buildings in Ee, including a church built in the 13th century.

The village was first mentioned in 1450 as Ee, and means "water / river".

[6] Ie is a terp (artificial living mound) village with a radial structure.

The Dutch Reformed church dates from the 16th century and has a 13th-century nave.