Hemelveerdegem Explained

Official Name:Hemelveerdegem
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Belgium
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Belgium
Pushpin Mapsize:250
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Type3:Municipality
Subdivision Name:
Subdivision Name1:Flemish Region
Subdivision Name2:East Flanders
Subdivision Name3:Lierde
Area Total Km2:2.80
Population As Of:2021
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:383
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:CET
Coordinates:50.8°N 54°W

Hemelveerdegem is a village and borough which makes up part of the municipality of Lierde in the Denderstreek in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The village and estate were ruled from 1752 by the armigerous Boelare family.

Overview

The village was first mentioned around 963 as Ermfredeghe. In 1752, the village became part of the barony of Boelare.[2] In 1977, the municipality was merged into Lierde.[3]

The Saint John the Baptist Church mainly dates from the 18th century, however some parts have been estimated to originate from the 14th to 16th century.[2] The reredos (altar piece) dates from the early 16th century, and is considered a masterpiece of wood work.[4] The church has been designated a protected monument in 1969.[5]

The village's coat of arms shows a beehive with a lion behind it. The arms were granted on 4 August 1818 and were confirmed on 7 September 1928.[6]

References

  1. Web site: Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 45063B . Statistics Belgium . 6 May 2022 .
  2. Web site: Hemelveerdegem . Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed . 24 October 2020. nl.
  3. Web site: Lierde . Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed . 24 October 2020. nl.
  4. Web site: Sint-Jan de Doperkerk . Vlaamse meesters in situ. 24 October 2020. nl.
  5. Web site: Parochiekerk Sint-Jan de Doper . Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed . 24 October 2020. nl.
  6. Web site: Hemelveerdegem . Lierde. 24 October 2020. nl.