Grote Heide

Grote Heide is a locality in Bornem, Arrondissement of Mechelen, Flanders. Grote Heide is situated nearby to the locality Zavelberg, as well as near Klemheide.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Motte den Dulft and Fort van Bornem.

Motte den Dulft

Archaeological site

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Motte den Dulft is an archaeological site.

Bornem Castle, also known as the Marnix de Sainte-Aldegonde Castle, is a country house, formerly a castle, located in Bornem, province of Antwerp, Belgium. Bornem Castle is situated at an elevation of 1 meters.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Weert and Oppuurs.

Weert

Village

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Weert is a village in the municipality of Bornem, Antwerp Province, Belgium. The village used to located on the left bank of the Scheldt, but the river changed course during the 13th century, and it is now located on the right bank. Weert is situated 2½ km northwest of Grote Heide.

Oppuurs

Village

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Oppuurs is a village in the Belgian province of Antwerp. It is a part of the municipality of Puurs-Sint-Amands. Oppuurs has 2,048 inhabitants as of 2021. Oppuurs is situated 3 km southeast of Grote Heide.

Mariekerke

Village

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Mariekerke is a village in the municipality of Bornem, in the province of Antwerp, Belgium. It is located on the banks of the river Scheldt. In January 2025, Mariekerke had a population of 2,440 inhabitants. Mariekerke is situated 3½ km southwest of Grote Heide.

Grote Heide

Type: Locality
Also known as: “Groote-Heide”
Location: Bornem, Arrondissement of Mechelen, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium, Benelux, Europe
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Latitude

51.08794° or 51° 5′ 17″ north

Longitude

4.22156° or 4° 13′ 18″ east

Elevation

7 metres (23 feet)

Open location code

9F3636QC+5J

GeoNames ID

2796951

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