The Church of St Michael in Hekelgem, Belgium, is a historic parish church that is listed as protected built heritage.[1] The church was perhaps initially attached to the local lordship, but from 1105 to 1796 was a dependency of Affligem Abbey.[2] It became the church of a distinct parish in the 13th century. In the 21st century the parish became part of "Pastoral zone Meander".[3]
Church of St Michael | |
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Sint-Michielskerk | |
Location | Hekelgem (Affligem), Flemish Brabant |
Country | Belgium |
Denomination | Catholic |
History | |
Founder(s) | Affligem Abbey |
Dedication | Archangel Michael |
Consecrated | before 1105 |
Architecture | |
Functional status | parish church |
Heritage designation | protected built heritage |
Designated | 2021 |
Style | Romanesque; Gothic; Neo-Gothic |
Years built | 12th-13th century; 18th century; 20th century |
Structure
editThe church tower has a 12th-century Romanesque base with an 18th-century top and spire. The nave was built in the 13th century in early Gothic style. The aisles and chancel were built in the early 20th century (1917–1919) in Neo-Gothic style.[1] Renovations were carried out in the 1970s, when a new tower clock was installed.[2] The medieval parts of the building were listed as a protected monument in 1947; the rest of the church was designated as built heritage in 2021.[1]
Furnishings
editThe church contains a 15th-century baptismal font with an 18th-century copper cover, a 17th-century statue of St Michael, two 18th-century confessionals, and an elaborately carved 19th-century pulpit.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Flanders Heritage Agency. "Parochiekerk Sint-Michiels". Inventaris Onroerend Erfgoed.
- ^ a b "Kerk van Hekelgem". Toerisme Affligem.
- ^ "Pastorale zone Meander". 2024.
Further reading
edit- L. Vanderschueren, Wandelgids voor Hekelgem, VTB Bibliotheek, 1972.
- Christiaene De Maegd and Suzanne Van Aerschot, Inventaris van het cultuurbezit in België, Architectuur, Vlaams-Brabant, Halle-Vilvoorde. Bouwen door de eeuwen heen in Vlaanderen, vol. 2n, Ghent, 1975.