It is a part of the municipality of Bunnik, and lies about 5 km east of Houten.

[3] It was first mentioned between 918 and 948 as "UUerken due", and means farms near a meandering river.

[4] Werkhoven developed as a stretch out esdorp along the Achter Rijn.

[3] Castle Beverweerd was built on the other side of the river, and was first noted in 1274 when Gijsbrecht IV of Amstel, the Count of Holland attacked Utrecht, and the Prince-Bishopric of Utrecht had to flee.

In 1921, an electro motor was installed and the wind mill was reduced to its base.