Hedikhuizen

The village was first mentioned in 997 as Hittinchusen, and means "settlement of the people of Hiddo (person)".^[2] Hedikhuizen is a linear settlement along the dike of the Maas. In 1773, the river was canalised and the meander on which Hedikhuizen is situated was cut off.^[3]

The former Dutch Reformed church dated from the 15th century, and had a 13th-century tower. In 1944, it was severely damaged by war. Parts of the tower have been used to restore the western side.^[3] The building is nowadays a residential home and studio.^[4]

Fort Hedikhuizen was part of the defensive works for the city of Heusden. The fort was built between 1860 and 1863, but became obsolete in 1886.^[3] Hedikhuizen was home to 227 people in 1840.^[4]

Hedikhuizen was a separate municipality until 1935, when the municipality was divided between Vlijmen and Heusden. The village of Hedikhuizen became part of Heusden.^[5]

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  Interior of the chapel of Fort Hedikhuizen (1997)
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  Remnants of the Dutch Reformed church
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  The dike near Hedikhuizen
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  Farm in Hedikhuizen