Heikant is a former hamlet in the Dutch province of North Brabant. It was located about 1 km west of Vught.
Heikant | |
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Former hamlet | |
 Interactive map of Heikant | |
| Coordinates: 51°39′18″N 5°17′5″E / 51.65500°N 5.28472°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Brabant |
| Municipality | Vught |
The hamlet is mentioned by the 19th-century historian A.J. van der Aa.[1] He mentions a windmill and three mansions: Eykenheuvel, Kraaijenstein, and De Braken. On March 18, 1837, a farm burnt down, killing 14 cattle and 3 horses.
Heikant should not be confused with any of the other hamlets named Heikant in the Netherlands.
References
edit- ↑ Abraham Jacob van der Aa, "Aardrijkskundig woordenboek der Nederlanden", vol. 5 (H), 1844, p. 336. "Heikant".
51°39′18″N 5°17′5″E / 51.65500°N 5.28472°E
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