Hemiksem
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History
The village was first mentioned in 1155 as Hamincsem. In 1246, Cistercian monks established St. Bernard's Abbey, Hemiksem near the Scheldt, and became Lords of the heerlijkheid (landed estate) Hemiksem. The area used to be heavily forest. In 1358, the first brickworks was established, but it was an agricultural area until the 19th century. During the 19th century, Hemiksem started to industrialise and grow.[2]
Sights
The most notable sight in Hemiksem is the 13th century St. Bernard's Abbey, which now houses the town hall and police headquarters, after having undergone extensive renovations in the past decade.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Gallery
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Former St. Bernards Abbey
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Sunset over the river Scheldt seen from Hemiksem.
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Photo taken at a Hemiksem fishing pond.
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Ferry of Bazel-Hemiksem
References
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