The abandoned coast and Scheldt region had been partially repopulated since the 4th century by Saxons and Franks from the east of the Rhine that retained their Germanic culture and language.
Mahajäetud rannik ja Schelde piirkond taasrahvastati osaliselt alates 4. sajandist sakside poolt, kes säilitasid oma germaani kultuuri ja keele.