There lies a long stretched sand dune between the city of Berlicum and Veghel to the north of Dinther.

It seems correct to translate Dinther as: "dented long stretched sand dune" (source: "Grepen uit de geschiedenis van Dinther 1139–1989", J. van der Leest).

In the early Middle Ages the first acres were cultivated out of fertile woodlands along the river "Aa".

In 1196 half of this territory was granted in use by Knight Albert van Dinther to the Lord of Cuijk.

The Lords of Dinther probably resided in a stronghold on an artificial hill called "Ter Borch".

In the 14th century the residence of the Lords of Dinther moved from "Ter Borch" to the estate of "Ten Bogaerde".

In 1795 the French invaded the Dutch Republic and "freedom of faith" is restored in Dinther.

Since Dinther is situated in the Aa valley inundation was a fact of life for the early inhabitants.