Nehden
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Country : Germany State : Nordrhein-Westfalen District (Kreis) : Hochsauerlandkreis (until 1969 Brilon) Amt : Amt Thülen
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German | In Rot drei goldene Lilien. |
English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on November 12, 1953.
The fleur-de-lys are taken from the arms of the Von Nehden family, known as lords of the area in at least 1344. The village is first mentioned in 1113 as a possession of the Abbey of Corvey. The colours are those of the abbey.
Literature: Belke et al., 1986
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