Liedekerke (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈlidəkɛrkə]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant.
From the Carolingian era until the 11th century, Liedekerke was a part of the Shire of Brabant.
Around 1056–1059, Baldwin V, Count of Flanders acquired the northwestern part of the village as a fief from the German emperor.
The fortress of the dukes of Brabant was near the Dender, on the land of Denderleeuw, with which it formed a Dominium.
Through marriage of the Jacques, Marquess of Veere and Marie of Hanaert, Baronnes of Liedekercke the house of Hénin-Liétard became resident Lords of the former castle.