[4] In 1247 Hendrik Wisse van Borsele inherited the lordship and had a fort constructed there.

[4] Under Van Borsele [nl], Zanddijk grew into a wealthy village.

[4] Veere was founded on the lordship's territory and quickly grew into a city, overshadowing Zanddijk itself.

[4] In 1439 parts of Zanddijk were acquired by Veere and in 1574 the rest were put under its control.

[4] In 1572 Veere went over to the Dutch and provided troops for the Siege of Vlissingen.