Heerjansdam

Heerjansdam (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌɦeːrjɑnzˈdɑm] ⓘ) is a village in the western Netherlands, in the municipality of Zwijndrecht, South Holland.

It was originally called "Heren Heyenland", a name which first appeared in a document from 1323.

In 1331, Hendrik of Brederode started to build dikes around the Zwijndrechtse Waard.

This project was financed by eight other persons, including Jan of Rosendaele, who subsequently were made landlords of the Waard.

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