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Location: Scherpenheuvel-Zichem, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium
Located in a corner of the Bergstraat, a chapel dedicated to Saint Joseph, built in 1830 at the intersection of four village roads, on the spot where an iron cross had long stood. In 1924 the chapel was expanded with a front extension. Thoroughly restored in 1974. Rectangular plan with semi-circular choir. Building with a gable roof with slates, tent roof-shaped bell tower crowned by a metal cross.
The finished choir section, dated "1830" with a year stone, rests on a sandstone and iron sandstone plinth. Oval window on either side with sandstone flat frame, metal joinery.
Source and more information: inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be/erfgoedobjecten/213188
April 23, 2023
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February 20, 2022
This chapel, dedicated to Saint Joseph, was built in 1830 at the intersection of four village roads, on the spot where an iron cross had long stood.
In 1924 the chapel was expanded with a front extension.
September 21, 2021
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