Westerhusen

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WESTERHUSEN

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Aurich (until 1976 Norden)
Incorporated into : 1976 Hinte

Wappen von Westerhusen / Arms of Westerhusen
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Origin/meaning

The lion is derived from the arms of the Howerda family, lords of Westerhusen and neighbouring villages in the 15th century. The spurs are taken from the arms of Norden to symbolise the historical relation to this city.


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Literature : Leiner, K. : Panorama Norden. Norden, 1972.