Hinsbeck

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HINSBECK

State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
District (Kreis) : Viersen (until 1974 Kempen-Krefeld)
Incorporated into : 1970 Nettetal

Official blazon

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Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted in 1952.

The arms show the crossed keys as a symbol for St. Peter, the local patron saint. The fleur-de-lis is taken from the arms of the Lords of Krickenbeck, to whom the village historically belonged.