[1][2] In order to stop the land loss caused by the Zuiderzee, farmers began around 1200 to build the Waterlandse Zeedijk.

The Oranjesluizen and the Schellingwouder Bridge, built in 1957 over the Buiten-IJ, are two landmarks at the east side of the village.

The chest has a text engraved in memory of the people of Schellingwoude who stood up for their rights at that time.

Other villages required Schellingwoude to pay more money for the upkeep of the Waterlandse Zeedijk.

Schellinghwoud heeft over vijftigh jaer gestreden Tegen ses dorpen en twee steden De gemeendijck versocht en van dat hof verkreghen In 't jaer sestien hondert vijftigh en negen Nowadays the church does not serve as a house of worship, but remains a popular wedding location.