St. Peter's Church in Esen is a historic parish church with a rich history dating back to 961, when it was first mentioned. In the 12th century, a Romanesque church …

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DirkWi

August 6, 2024

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Written sources mention Esen as early as 961 as the mother parish of Diksmuide and Klerken, among others. St. Peter's Church later became a 12th century Romanesque church. Remnants of field and ironstone are visible in the aisle. The western tower was built in 1524, modified at the beginning of the 18th century and redecorated in a neo-Gothic style around 1908. During WWII I the church was severely damaged. After 1918 it was rebuilt and restored. The interior includes colorful paintings of the
Esense artist Gaston Theuninck and a beautiful organ.
Source: information board on site

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

September 17, 2022

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The oldest mention of a church would be from 961, in which there is mention of ecclesia de Esna cum capellis suis Diccamutha et Clarc, whereby Diksmuide and Klerken would therefore be auxiliary chapels of the parish of Esen. The church was also mentioned in 1066. At the end of the 12th century, the original - possibly made of clay - was replaced by a Romanesque church building in ironstone and fieldstone. Excavations in 1969 found the foundations of a straight chord closure.

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