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'''Asse''' ({{IPA-nl|ˈɑsə}}) is a ] located in the ] province of ]. It comprises the towns of Asse proper, ], ], ], ] and ]. Asse is also situated in the ]. On January 1, 2006, Asse had a total population of 29,191. The total area is 49.64&nbsp;km² which gives a ] of 588 inhabitants per km². '''Asse''' ({{IPA|nl|ˈɑsə|-|Nl-Asse.ogg}}) is a ] located in the ] province of ]. It comprises the towns of Asse proper, ], ], ], ] and ]. Asse is also situated in the ]. As of 2020, Asse had a total population of 32,958. The total area is 49.64&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> which gives a ] of circa 660 inhabitants per km<sup>2</sup>.


==History== ==History==
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Asse (formerly spelt "Assche") was probably inhabited by the ] tribe of the ]. The name itself probably comes from a pre-Celtic word meaning "water" (cf Esch-, Es- and Axe- prefixes elsewhere in Europe). It was probably inhabited from an early date; stone tools have been found in various locations. The fertility of the soil and the relief which rises above the wetter plains of present-day Flanders would also suggest that his would have been an early area of settlement. Asse (formerly spelt "Assche") was probably inhabited by the ] tribe of the ]. The name itself probably comes from a pre-Celtic word meaning "water" (cf Esch-, Es- and Axe- prefixes elsewhere in Europe). It was probably inhabited from an early date; stone tools have been found in various locations. The fertility of the soil and the relief which rises above the wetter plains of present-day Flanders would also suggest that his would have been an early area of settlement.


From the middle of the first century, a ] military road connected it to the capital of the Roman province of ] in ] (Bagacum Nerviorum). It continued northwards as far as the naval port at present-day ], with various side roads to the East and West. It is possible that there was a Roman military camp to the south west of the present town centre in what is now known as "borgstad", though its role has not been clearly proven.{{citation needed|date=February 2017}} From the middle of the first century, a ] military road connected it to the capital of the Roman province of ] in ] (Bagacum Nerviorum). It continued northwards as far as the naval port at present-day ], with various side roads to the East and West. It is possible that there was a Roman military camp to the south west of the present town centre in what is now known as "borgstad", though its role has not been clearly proven.{{citation needed|date=February 2017}}


What is sure is that Asse grew to be a substantial settlement or vicus at an, at least locally, important road junction. Though no Roman buildings are extant there have been frequent archaeological finds including in 2007 a pottery and in 2008 a section of a (perhaps intra-urban) Roman road.{{citation needed|date=February 2017}} It is possible that there was local cult of ] as a large number of ] ] ]s, presumably ] offerings, have been found. What is sure is that Asse grew to be a substantial settlement or vicus at an, at least locally, important road junction. Though no Roman buildings are extant there have been frequent archaeological finds including in 2007 a pottery and in 2008 a section of a (perhaps intra-urban) Roman road.{{citation needed|date=February 2017}} It is possible that there was local cult of ] as a large number of ] ] ]s, presumably ] offerings, have been found.


It is presumed that the ], which evolved into present-day ], was introduced during the ] invasions in the late fourth and fifth centuries. Place-name study would at least suggest that but there are no extant written sources.{{citation needed|date=February 2017}} It is presumed that the ], which evolved into present-day ], was introduced during the ] invasions in the late fourth and fifth centuries. Place-name study would at least suggest that but there are no extant written sources.{{citation needed|date=February 2017}}


During the ] period Asse was part of the region (gouw) of ]. During the period of the ] invasions it would seem that there was a relatively important fortified site (see the ]) in Asse. From 1085 or 1086 Asse was part of the Duchy of Brabant under the Dukes of ]. The local vassal of the Duke was known as the "Heer van Asse" (i.e. the Lord of Asse) who was the Duke's hereditary standard bearer. During the ] period Asse was part of the region ] of ]. During the period of the ] invasions it would seem that there was a relatively important fortified site (see the ]) in Asse. From 1085 or 1086 Asse was part of the Duchy of Brabant under the Dukes of ]. The local vassal of the Duke was known as the "Heer van Asse" (i.e. the Lord of Asse) who was the Duke's hereditary standard bearer.


Asse was situated on the cross roads of both north-south as well as east-west trade routes, having a fertile, easily cultivated and well-drained soil. It therefore grew to be a regionally important centre and a relatively important military-strategic one. Asse has often been the subject of military campaigns and has been recorded as having been burnt down several times.{{citation needed|date=February 2017}} Asse was situated on the cross roads of both north–south as well as east–west trade routes, having a fertile, easily cultivated and well-drained soil. It therefore grew to be a regionally important centre and a relatively important military-strategic one. Asse has often been the subject of military campaigns and has been recorded as having been burnt down several times.{{citation needed|date=February 2017}}


=== Ancien Regime === === Ancien Régime ===
The St Martins church gained some local fame as a centre of pilgrimage connected to the miraculous blossoming of a tree in which a Host had been hidden and the equally miraculous appearance of a cross – the Miracles of the Holy Cross. During this period lots of the power was inherited by the descendants of ], he placed some important coloured windows<ref>http://balat.kikirpa.be/photo.php?path=M209627&objnr=1584&nr=1 Ref KIK 1584</ref> in the church and was buried there. His descendants today still are family of the current ]. The St Martins church gained some local fame as a centre of pilgrimage connected to the miraculous blossoming of a tree in which a Host had been hidden and the equally miraculous appearance of a cross – the Miracles of the Holy Cross. During this period much of the power was inherited by the descendants of ], he placed some important coloured windows<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://balat.kikirpa.be/object/1584|title=Calvarie|website=BALaT KIK-IRPA}}</ref> in the church and was buried there. His descendants today still are family of the current ].


In continuation of its role as seat of an important judicial court under the ], Asse was made capital of a canton during the ] and Napoleonic Period.{{citation needed|date=February 2017}} In continuation of its role as seat of an important judicial court under the ], Asse was made capital of a canton during the ] and Napoleonic Period.{{citation needed|date=February 2017}}


Lacking any mineral resources, and being far from any navigable watercourses and being in close proximity to other larger centres such as ], ] and ], Asse never developed into an important commercial, political or industrial centre but remained a locally important market town. There was some ] and marketing of the local ] production.{{citation needed|date=February 2017}} Lacking any mineral resources, and being far from any navigable watercourses and being in close proximity to other larger centres such as ], ] and ], Asse never developed into an important commercial, political or industrial centre but remained a locally important market town. There was some ] and marketing of the local ] production.{{citation needed|date=February 2017}}


It is now a ] town for ] with a number of ] and commercial activities. It is now a ] town for ] with a number of ] and commercial activities.


==Hopduvel Festival== ==Notable people==
* (Knight) Léonard de Selliers de Moranville (1803-1856) was a lawyer and school inspector in Asse. He was the father of ] ], ] of the ] in 1914, and the grandfather of tennis player ], née de Selliers de Moranville (1881 – 1962), who represented ] at the ] and ] .<ref>{{Cite web |title=Généalogie de Léonard de Selliers de Moranville |url=https://gw.geneanet.org/gounou?lang=fr&n=de+selliers+de+moranville&oc=0&p=leonard |access-date=2022-12-06 |website=Geneanet |language=fr}}</ref>
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* ], Belgian cyclist<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cyclingarchives.com/coureurfiche.php?coureurid=71208|title=Femke Van Den Driessche|last=Archives|first=Cycling|website=www.cyclingarchives.com|language=en|access-date=2020-04-23}}</ref><ref></ref>
The Hopduvel (Hopdevil) represents the storm that often hit Asse-Ternat at the end of the month of August. The ] crop, which was almost ready for harvest, could be severely damaged if the hop vines were knocked to the ground. It is thought that the ' hopduvel ' was invented by the hop farmers to personify this danger and was institutionalised by the founder of the "Hopduvelfeesten" (Hop Devil Festival), Eugeen Van den Broeck. Every year the Hopduvelfeesten is organised after the hop harvest in order to have a good harvest in the following years. This is symbolically done by burning the effigies of hopduvels that have been assembled by the local farmers and for which a contest is organised to elect the best (ugliest) Hopduvel. This tradition is still continued even though there has been very little hop production in the area since the 1970s
* ] (1929 - 2022), former mayor of Asse, and former Secretary of State.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.rtbf.be/article/deces-de-l-ancien-secretaire-d-etat-paul-de-keersmaeker-11125019 | title=Décès de l'ancien secrétaire d'État Paul de Keersmaeker }}</ref>


==References== ==References==
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Municipality in Flemish Community, Belgium
Asse
Municipality
St Martin's Church (Sint-Martinuskerk)St Martin's Church (Sint-Martinuskerk)
Flag of AsseFlagCoat of arms of AsseCoat of arms
Location of Asse
Asse is located in BelgiumAsseAsseLocation in Belgium Asse in the Province of Flemish Brabant
Coordinates: 50°54′N 04°12′E / 50.900°N 4.200°E / 50.900; 4.200
Country Belgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceFlemish Brabant
ArrondissementHalle-Vilvoorde
Government
 • MayorKoen Van Elsen (CD&V)
 • Governing party/iesCD&V, N-VA
Area
 • Total50.22 km (19.39 sq mi)
Population
 • Total32,958
 • Density660/km (1,700/sq mi)
Postal codes1730, 1731
NIS code23002
Area codes052 - 02
Websitewww.asse.be

Asse (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɑsə] ) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. It comprises the towns of Asse proper, Bekkerzeel, Kobbegem, Mollem, Relegem and Zellik. Asse is also situated in the Pajottenland. As of 2020, Asse had a total population of 32,958. The total area is 49.64 km which gives a population density of circa 660 inhabitants per km.

History

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Asse (formerly spelt "Assche") was probably inhabited by the Celtic tribe of the Nervii. The name itself probably comes from a pre-Celtic word meaning "water" (cf Esch-, Es- and Axe- prefixes elsewhere in Europe). It was probably inhabited from an early date; stone tools have been found in various locations. The fertility of the soil and the relief which rises above the wetter plains of present-day Flanders would also suggest that his would have been an early area of settlement.

From the middle of the first century, a Roman military road connected it to the capital of the Roman province of Nervii in Bavay (Bagacum Nerviorum). It continued northwards as far as the naval port at present-day Rumst, with various side roads to the East and West. It is possible that there was a Roman military camp to the south west of the present town centre in what is now known as "borgstad", though its role has not been clearly proven.

What is sure is that Asse grew to be a substantial settlement or vicus at an, at least locally, important road junction. Though no Roman buildings are extant there have been frequent archaeological finds including in 2007 a pottery and in 2008 a section of a (perhaps intra-urban) Roman road. It is possible that there was local cult of Epona as a large number of clay horse figurines, presumably votive offerings, have been found.

It is presumed that the Germanic language, which evolved into present-day Dutch, was introduced during the Frankish invasions in the late fourth and fifth centuries. Place-name study would at least suggest that but there are no extant written sources.

During the Carolingian period Asse was part of the region (gouw) of Brabant. During the period of the Viking invasions it would seem that there was a relatively important fortified site (see the Vita Berlindis) in Asse. From 1085 or 1086 Asse was part of the Duchy of Brabant under the Dukes of Leuven. The local vassal of the Duke was known as the "Heer van Asse" (i.e. the Lord of Asse) who was the Duke's hereditary standard bearer.

Asse was situated on the cross roads of both north–south as well as east–west trade routes, having a fertile, easily cultivated and well-drained soil. It therefore grew to be a regionally important centre and a relatively important military-strategic one. Asse has often been the subject of military campaigns and has been recorded as having been burnt down several times.

Ancien Régime

The St Martins church gained some local fame as a centre of pilgrimage connected to the miraculous blossoming of a tree in which a Host had been hidden and the equally miraculous appearance of a cross – the Miracles of the Holy Cross. During this period much of the power was inherited by the descendants of John II of Cottereau, Lord of Assche, he placed some important coloured windows in the church and was buried there. His descendants today still are family of the current Marquess of Assche.

In continuation of its role as seat of an important judicial court under the Ancien Régime, Asse was made capital of a canton during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Period.

Lacking any mineral resources, and being far from any navigable watercourses and being in close proximity to other larger centres such as Aalst, Dendermonde and Brussels, Asse never developed into an important commercial, political or industrial centre but remained a locally important market town. There was some brewing and marketing of the local hop production.

It is now a commuting town for Brussels with a number of light industrial and commercial activities.

Notable people

References

  1. "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  2. "Calvarie". BALaT KIK-IRPA.
  3. "Généalogie de Léonard de Selliers de Moranville". Geneanet (in French). Retrieved 2022-12-06.
  4. Archives, Cycling. "Femke Van Den Driessche". www.cyclingarchives.com. Retrieved 2020-04-23.
  5. Femke Van den Driessche banned for six years for mechanical doping – Cycling – Eurosport UK
  6. "Décès de l'ancien secrétaire d'État Paul de Keersmaeker".

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Places adjacent to Asse
Opwijk, Merchtem Wemmel
Aalst (VOV)
Affligem		 Asse Jette (BRU)
Ganshoren (BRU)
Ternat Dilbeek Sint-Agatha-Berchem (BRU)
Municipalities in the province of Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium
Halle-Vilvoorde
Leuven
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