Helden (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦɛldə(n)] (listen); Limburgish: Helje) is a former municipality and a village in the southeastern Netherlands, located in the province of Limburg. In January 2010 Helden joined with other municipalities to form the new municipality of Peel en Maas.[3]
Helden
Helje | |
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Village and former municipality | |
![]() St Lambertus Church and village pump | |
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Coordinates: 51°19′N 6°0′E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Limburg |
Municipality | Peel en Maas |
Area | |
• Total | 6.90 km2 (2.66 sq mi) |
Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 5,610 |
• Density | 810/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 5988[1] |
Dialing code | 077 |
The village was first mentioned in 1144 as "apud Helden", and means "hill". Until 1279, it was part of the County of Kessel [nl]. In 1674, it was sold to Gelderland as an independent heerlijkheid.[4]
The Catholic St Lambertus Church is a three aisled basilica-like church. The nave and choir date from the 15th century. The church was restored after a fire in 1885. In 1944, the tower which probably dated from the 14th century was blown up. The church was restored between 1952 and 1953, and a more modest tower was added.[5]
Helden was home to 341 people in 1840.[6] It was an independent municipality, however the town hall was located in Panningen. In 2010, it was merged into Peel en Maas.[6]
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