Nieheim

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Wappen von Nieheim/Arms (crest) of Nieheim
NIEHEIM

Country : Germany
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State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
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District (Kreis) : Höxter
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Additions:

  • 1970 Amt Nieheim
  • 1970 Entrup
  • 1970 Erwitzen
  • 1970 Eversen
  • 1970 Himmighausen
  • 1970 Holzhausen
  • 1970 Merlsheim
  • 1970 Oeynhausen
  • 1970 Schönenberg
  • 1970 Sommersell
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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on July 18, 1908.

The arms are first known from 1591. The cross and the colours are derived from the arms of the diocese and State of Paderborn, to which the city historically belonged. The balls are the symbol of St. Nicholas, patron saint of the city.

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Literature: Information provided by Gisbert Hoffmann




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