Heelsum
Heelsum | |
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| Coordinates: 51°58′56″N 5°45′9″E / 51.98222°N 5.75250°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Municipality | Renkum |
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| • Body | Renkum Municipal council |
| • Mayor | Mrs. A.M.J. (Agnes) Schaap[1] |
| Population (2017) | 3,470 [2] |
Heelsum is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is located in the municipality of Renkum, west of Arnhem.[3]
Map showing the landingzone just north of Heelsum
Part of the Battle of Arnhem was fought in and around Heelsum. The initial British landings were carried out just north of the village.
References[]
- ^ Mayor Schaap
- ^ Municipality Facts & Figures
- ^ ANWB Topografische Atlas Nederland, Topografische Dienst and ANWB, 2005.
Coordinates: 51°58′55.58″N 5°45′18.54″E / 51.9821056°N 5.7551500°E
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