Onze-Lieve-Vrouwkerk - Melsele, Belgium
Posted by: Dirkjogt
N 51° 13.271 E 004° 16.894
31U E 589497 N 5675202
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwkerk - Melsele, Flanders,Belgium (build 15th - 17th century)
Waymark Code: WM2NKQ
Location: Belgium
Date Posted: 11/26/2007
Views: 21
This very beautiful parish church was build from the 15th till 17th century. The sanctuary is dated 15th century and the transept is dated 14th century. The beautiful wooden carved pulpit dates from 1698. In 1882 the tower became a new spire, after the old one was demolished by the French during the French revolution in 1810.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1490
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Roman Catholic
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:00 AM
Street address of Church: Dorpsplein Melsele (Beveren), Belgium 9120
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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