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Dominiek Van Dooren
July 26, 2023
Hiking
The decanal St. Trudo Church has a long history that is closely linked to the history of Peer. The church is dominated by its imposing Gothic tower.
It is believed that the first parish church within the extensive area 'Ochsinala' (which in addition to Peer also includes Eksel, Neerpelt, Brogel, Erpekom, Wijchmaal, Peer and Helchteren) was founded in Peer. This first church is the only church mentioned in a diploma from Pope Paschal II, who ratified the privileges and possessions of the abbey of Sint-Truiden in 1107.
(Immovable Heritage Inventory)
It is believed that the first parish church within the extensive area 'Ochsinala' (which in addition to Peer also includes Eksel, Neerpelt, Brogel, Erpekom, Wijchmaal, Peer and Helchteren) was founded in Peer. This first church is the only church mentioned in a diploma from Pope Paschal II, who ratified the privileges and possessions of the abbey of Sint-Truiden in 1107.
(Immovable Heritage Inventory)
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September 28, 2024
Hiking
Presumably a wooden church was built on this site around 950, which was later made of fieldstone. During the 11th century a new church was built, of which a small …
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