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Gatehouse of Averbode Abbey

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Gatehouse of Averbode Abbey

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Location: Scherpenheuvel-Zichem, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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3. Footbridge Over Weefbergven – Averbode Abbey loop from Averbode

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November 5, 2023

The Gothic gatehouse of Averbode Abbey from the 14th century is built from iron sandstone, two stories high, with a steep gable roof between stepped gables with the original roof truss. The ground floor on the field side consists of a basket arch entrance gate and pedestrian gate between the heavy buttresses, the upper floor has elaborate niches with neo-Gothic statues, placed after a major restoration of 1909-1910, by J. Geerts between monastery frames in the center and a cross frame on the far left and right. On the inside, the first floor contains a small niche between four asymmetrically placed windows. On the second floor, the facade is openwork with two ball frames and a central round-arched window. Centrally located in the roof on the roof frame is a loading hatch with a lifting beam in a lifting box. inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be/erfgoedobjecten/42758 There was also a restoration in 1988-1989.

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Dominiek Van Dooren

May 23, 2025

When you enter, you immediately notice the iron sandstone gatehouse that dates from the 14th century. The dark brown building contrasts with the beautiful white sandstone (Gobertange) of the baroque abbey church from the 17th century.

Don't walk too fast. Take the time to look at the beautiful statues in the front facade.

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June 18, 2024

The oldest part of this abbey is the gatehouse from the second half of the 14th century (presumably 1379-1382). It is an example of Demergothic. It is built from local iron sandstone. The roof truss is still original. The facade is decorated with 7 statues of saints: Catherine of Alexandria, John the Baptist, Peter, Our Lady, Paul and Laurentius. Above the entrance gate is a statue of Saint Gummarus. This was added as a commemoration of Gummarus Crets, who was abbot during the restoration. Next to the gate is the 'armhole'. There the poor could get bread on certain days. There is a large swing gate in front of the gatehouse. This was added under Abbot Valentijns (1591-1635).

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Location: Scherpenheuvel-Zichem, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

Gatehouse of Averbode Abbey

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