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Alveringem
Alveringem (; ) is a Municipalities of Belgium, municipality located in the Belgium, Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Alveringem proper, Beveren (Alveringem), Beveren-aan-de-IJzer, Gijverinkhove, Hoogstade, Izenberge, Leisele, Oeren, Sint-Rijkers and Stavele. On January 1, 2006, Alveringem had a total population of 4,887. The total area is 80.01 km² which gives a population density of 61 inhabitants per km². The mayor of Alveringem is Gerard Liefooghe (Gemeentebelangen) since 2006. Cyriel Verschaeve was as a priest attached to the parish of Alveringem and re-buried near Alveringem's church in 1973. Towns The municipality of Alveringem has a relatively low population density and the number of inhabitants has still decreased last decades. The extensive territory comprises nine rural towns or ''deelgemeentes''. The largest town is Alveringem proper, the chief town, located in the northeast of the municipality. During the merger of muni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoogstade
Hoogstade (formerly Hostede) is a village in the Belgium, Belgian province of West Flanders. Administratively, it is a sub-municipality of Groot-Alveringem within the municipality of Alveringem. Until 1970, Hoogstade was an independent municipality. Hoogstade is largely agricultural and surrounded by farmland. During World War I, the village saw significant Allies of World War I, Allied military activity due to its proximity to the Yser Front, but it emerged largely unscathed at the end of the war. The Hoogstade Belgian Military Cemetery contains the graves of Belgian troops killed in action, as well as a few British soldiers. History Hoogstade was originally a lordship, first mentioned in writing as Hostede in 859. The village was a parish of the diocese of Thérouanne before 1566, then of Ypres, Ghent, and Bruges. In 1578, the first armed meeting and hedge sermon of the ''Geuzen'' (Reformed Christianity, Calvinist nobles) in Veurne-Ambacht took place in the hamlet of Colaerts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eggewaartskapelle
Veurne (; , ) is a City status in Belgium, city and Municipalities in Belgium, municipality in the Belgium, Belgian Provinces of Belgium, province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the town of Veurne proper and the settlements of , , , , , Houtem, , , Wulveringem, and . History Origins up to the 15th century Veurne, in Latin ''List of Latin place names in Continental Europe, Furna'', is first found in 877 as a possession of the Saint Bertin Abbey in Saint-Omer. Around 890 AD, it was noted as a successful fortification against the Viking raids. It soon was placed at the head of the castellany of Veurne, a large territory counting 42 parishes and some 8 half-independent parishes, owing allegiance to the Count of Flanders. Veurne became a city in the 12th century. During the following century, trade with England flourished. In 1270, however, the relations with England came to a standstill and the city's economy went into a long decline; hence the nickname of the Veu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vinkem
Veurne (; , ) is a city and municipality in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the town of Veurne proper and the settlements of , , , , , Houtem, , , Wulveringem, and . History Origins up to the 15th century Veurne, in Latin '' Furna'', is first found in 877 as a possession of the Saint Bertin Abbey in Saint-Omer. Around 890 AD, it was noted as a successful fortification against the Viking raids. It soon was placed at the head of the castellany of Veurne, a large territory counting 42 parishes and some 8 half-independent parishes, owing allegiance to the Count of Flanders. Veurne became a city in the 12th century. During the following century, trade with England flourished. In 1270, however, the relations with England came to a standstill and the city's economy went into a long decline; hence the nickname of the Veurne Sleepers. On August 20, 1297, the Battle of Veurne was fought in the ongoing struggle between the Flemish cities and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beveren-aan-de-IJzer
Beveren-aan-de-IJzer (West Flemish: ''Bevern-a'n-Yzer'') is a village in the municipality of Alveringem in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The village is located near the border with France, and was therefore called ''Beveren aan de Franse grens'' during the 19th century. Until 1971, Beveren-aan-de-IJzer was an independent municipality. Overview Beveren-aan-de-IJzer was first mentioned in 806 as Bebrona. It is one of the oldest parishes in the area. In 1232, a monastery was founded in the village, however it was destroyed in 1579 by the Geuzen, rebels fighting from an independent Netherlands. Until 1566, it was part of the diocese Terwaan. Beveren-aan-de-IJzer is an agriculture community with a decreasing population. In 1902, it was home to 1,665 people, and by 1999, the population had decreased to 659. In 2017, there were no shops in the village, and therefore the villagers have opened a village shop where you can buy bread or have your bicycle fixed. The Saint Audoma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sint-Rijkers
Sint-Rijkers is a village in the Belgian province of West Flanders and is a submunicipality of Alveringem Alveringem (; ) is a Municipalities of Belgium, municipality located in the Belgium, Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Alveringem proper, Beveren (Alveringem), Beveren-aan-de-IJzer, Gijverinkhove, Hoogstade .... It was an independent municipality until 1970. Sint-Rijkers no longer has a village centre and church, but consists of scattered rural settlements. It is 372 ha and has 170 inhabitants (in 1970). History Oeren was first mentioned in the 11th-century. At that time Adela, widow of Baldwin V of Lille, Count of Flanders (1036-1057), lived in the castle of Saint-Rijkers, later donated to Saint-Peter's Church in Lille and endowed with several privileges. Sint-Rijkers initially belonged to the parish of Alveringem. On the territory there was a chapel in honor of Saint-Richarius. It became an independent parish in 1066. Later it be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beveren (Alveringem)
Beveren-aan-de-IJzer (West Flemish: ''Bevern-a'n-Yzer'') is a village in the municipality of Alveringem in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The village is located near the border with France, and was therefore called ''Beveren aan de Franse grens'' during the 19th century. Until 1971, Beveren-aan-de-IJzer was an independent municipality. Overview Beveren-aan-de-IJzer was first mentioned in 806 as Bebrona. It is one of the oldest parishes in the area. In 1232, a monastery was founded in the village, however it was destroyed in 1579 by the Geuzen, rebels fighting from an independent Netherlands. Until 1566, it was part of the diocese Terwaan. Beveren-aan-de-IJzer is an agriculture community with a decreasing population. In 1902, it was home to 1,665 people, and by 1999, the population had decreased to 659. In 2017, there were no shops in the village, and therefore the villagers have opened a village shop where you can buy bread or have your bicycle fixed. The Saint Audoma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gijverinkhove
Gijverinkhove is a village in the Belgian province of West Flanders and is a submunicipality of Alveringem. It was an independent municipality until 1970. It is 391 ha and has 369 inhabitants (on 1 January 1973). History Gijverinkhove was first mentioned in 1120 as ''Gibahardinge hofa'', probably meaning ''hof van Ghyverinc'', after the owner. In 1143 there was already mention of a parish whose ''Jus patronatus The right of patronage (in Latin ''jus patronatus'' or ''ius patronatus'') in Roman Catholic canon law is a set of rights and obligations of someone, known as the patron in connection with a gift of land (benefice). It is a grant made by the chu ...'' belonged to the . Gijverinkhove had a castle, called ''Ter Mandelstede''. This castle was demolished in 1805. The street name ''Kasteeldreef'' is a reminder of the castle. References Sub-municipalities of West Flanders States and territories established in 1120 1120 establishments in Europe Alveringem {{ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leisele
Leisele is a small Belgian town in Alveringem Alveringem (; ) is a Municipalities of Belgium, municipality located in the Belgium, Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Alveringem proper, Beveren (Alveringem), Beveren-aan-de-IJzer, Gijverinkhove, Hoogstade ... near the French border with about 750 inhabitants. Gallery Sub-municipalities of West Flanders Alveringem References External links * {{WestFlanders-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oeren
Oeren is a village in the Belgian province of West Flanders and is a submunicipality of Alveringem. It was an independent municipality until 1970. Oeren is located within the Westhoek (region), Westhoek region along the channel. It is 289 Hectare, ha and has 72 inhabitants (in 1971). The agricultural village has no real village centre, but consists of the former parish church and several scattered farms. Oeren has a military cemetery where 642 Belgians from World War I are buried. History Oeren was first mentioned i ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stavele
Stavele is a village in the Belgian province of West Flanders and is a submunicipality of Alveringem along the Yser. It was an independent municipality until 1970. It covers an area of and had 825 inhabitants in 1970. History Stavele was first mentioned in 1110 as "Stafala". It was a parish in 1155. It was an important lordship A lordship is a territory held by a lord. It was a landed estate that served as the lowest administrative and judicial unit in rural areas. It originated as a unit under the feudal system during the Middle Ages. In a lordship, the functions of eco ..., dependent on the castle of Veurne. References Sub-municipalities of Flanders Populated places in West Flanders Former municipalities of West Flanders Alveringem {{WestFlanders-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Izenberge
Izenberge is a Belgian village in the province of West Flanders. Since a fusion in the seventies it belongs now to the larger agglomeration of Alveringem Alveringem (; ) is a Municipalities of Belgium, municipality located in the Belgium, Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Alveringem proper, Beveren (Alveringem), Beveren-aan-de-IJzer, Gijverinkhove, Hoogstade .... It's the home of the open-air museum ''Bachten De Kupe'' and a local museum of curiosities. Besides a picturesque Romanesque church, it also has a very beautiful baroque chapel, which is still a place of pilgrimage. Events: in August there is the annual funfair with a flea market (15 August). External links *Open Air Museum ''Bachten De Kupe'' {{Coord, 50, 59, 37, N, 2, 39, 18, E, display=title, region:BE_type:city_source:nlwiki Sub-municipalities of West Flanders Alveringem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
