Wallensen

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WALLENSEN

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Hameln-Pyrmont
Incorporated into : 1973 Salzhemmendorf

Wappen von Wallensen/Arms (crest) of Wallensen
Official blazon
German blazon wanted
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

Wallensen received city rights in 1351 from the Lords of Homburg. The oldest seal dates from the same time and shows a city wall and the local church. On the roof of the church the lion of Homburg is seen. The present composition of a city wall with three towers appears in the 17th century.

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.





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