Ritterhude
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RITTERHUDE
State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Osterholz
Additions : 1974 Lesumstotel, Osterhagen-Ihlpohl, Platjenwerbe, Stendorf, Werschenrege
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Origin/meaning
The arms were granted in 1938 and shows a canting knight (Ritter). The knight holds a small shield with the arms of the medieval family Von Hude. The family was first mentioned in 1185 and lived in the village until the 18th century.
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.