L'Eglise Saint-Antoine - Houtkerque, France
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
N 50° 52.588 E 002° 35.836
31U E 471665 N 5636164
[EN] The church of St Antoine and its 16th century Gothic tower are listed as a historical monument [FR] L'église St Antoine et sa tour gothique du XVIe siècle sont classées monument historique.
Waymark Code: WM1297K
Location: Hauts-de-France, France
Date Posted: 04/04/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
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The present church is a Flemish hallekerke built in 1548 but enlarged during two campaigns in the 19th century.

The tower dates from 1556, a height of 30 meters is surmounted by a masonry spire about 20 meters.

This arrow, visible from a distance, served as a bitter sight to navigators. The church is dedicated to Saint Anthony the Hermit, also called "the great", very popular in Flanders.

It has high quality furniture from the 18th century, including five altarpieces. It should be noted that the Saint-Antoine church as it stands today, was rebuilt in the 16th century, when previously the religious building was entirely made of wood.

Sources : The Church

L'église actuelle est une hallekerke flamande construite en 1548 mais agrandie lors de deux campagnes au 19e siècle.

La tour date de 1556, d'une hauteur de 30 mètres est surmontée d'une flèche en maçonnerie d'environ 20 mètres.

Cette flèche, visible de très loin, servait d'amer aux navigateurs. L'église est dédiée à saint Antoine l'Ermite, dit aussi "le grand", très populaire en Flandre.

Elle possède un mobilier de grande qualité du 18 e siècle, dont cinq retables. A noter que l’église Saint-Antoine telle qu’elle se présente actuellement, a fait l’objet d’une reconstruction au XVIème, alors qu’auparavant l’édifice religieux était intégralement fait de bois.

Sources : L’Eglise

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1548

Age of Church building determined by?: Church website

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic

Street address of Church:
Contour de l'Église
Houtkerque, Nord France
59470


Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed

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