Houtvenne

HOUTVENNE

Province : Antwerpen
Incorporated into : 1977 Hulshout

Official blazon

D'azur, à un Saint Adrien, les pieds posés sur un lion couché, contourné, accompagné à dextre des attributs de forgeron, le tout d'or.

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on February 26, 1851.

The arms are based on the oldest seal of the local council, known from the 18^th century, show the local patron saint, St. Adrianus. He is dressed as a Roman soldier, with an lion and anvil, his symbols. He holds a small shield with the arms of the Blereau family, lords of the manor since the family acquired the manor in 1685.

The arms in the Koffie Hag/Café Hag albums +/- 1930

Literature: Servais, 1955

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