Hemelveerdegem
Template:Infobox settlement 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.<ref name="lierde"/> In 1752, the village became part of the barony of Boelare.<ref name="erfgoed">Template:Cite web</ref> In 1977, the municipality was merged into Lierde.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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.<ref name="erfgoed"/> The reredos (altar piece) dates from the early 16th century, and is considered a masterpiece of wood work.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The church has been designated a protected monument in 1969.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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.<ref name="lierde">Template:Cite web</ref>
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