Heverlee

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HEVERLEE

Province : Vlaams-Brabant
Incorporated into : 1977 Leuven

Official blazon

D'or au suatoir de gueules.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on October 29, 1846.

The arms are those of the medieval Van Heverlee family, known since the 12th century. The arms also appear on the seals of the local council since the 14th century.