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Original observation tower with beautiful 360° view

The church is currently in scaffolding - especially the tower and entrance.

With a view of the fruit trees...

Already 304 years old? Time flies!

The Tomberg is the second highest place in the forest (102 m). It is not a prehistoric burial mound (or tomb) as our ancestors thought, but a natural elevation, a dune mound that millions of years ago, together with the Mommendeel mound, actually protruded above the sea at that time. It is here that the illustrious forest court sat for hundreds of years. In the Middle Ages, every free man was in principle allowed to hunt without restriction in forests, meadows and swamps. The big exception were the free forests, the private forests of the dukes. Meerdaalwoud was such a free forest and hunting rights belonged exclusively to the Duke of Arenberg. At first the forest court was itinerant and justice was administered in the various villages. Later, a special building was erected here on the Tomberg for the court hearings. Later still, a hearing was held at Heverlee castle. The punishments were not lenient, but it is thanks to that forest justice that the forest still exists today and has not been sacrificed to the needs of the farmers and citizens in the area. The forest right came to an end with the arrival of the French in 1795. You can read this - and much more - at https://www.onroerenderfgoed.be/archeologische-fietstocht-heverlee

The bench is partly broken, the gazebo is a bit outdated, but it remains wonderful under that tree with a view of heather and ferns. Especially at this time of year, this is a wonderful place for those who love quiet places full of ferns that strive to become the largest and have the most beautiful shades of green. Some of the small paths at the base of the hill are near small stretches of water with life. Those seeking peace and quiet come here outside busier periods to enjoy a jungle of ferns in a wonderful open space. The views from the paths below to the ferns on the hillsides demand beautiful photos.

At the main entrance there is an information board (see photos) of this protected monument with the following text: "The Saint Hilary Church in Bierbeek has the following external features: Late Romanesque pillar basilica (late 12th - early 13th century) with central nave with original twill truss (1234), neo-Romanesque side aisles and Maas Romanesque transept (1905-1910). The church has a heavy Gothic west tower (2nd half of the 13th century) with classicist portal (1756) and brick bell floor (1808). organ from 1775 was restored to its original condition in 2009. The church was founded by the lords of Bierbeel as a collegiate church (2nd half of the 12th century). Sint-Nicasius in Reims. The church, which was managed by the Faculty of Theology of the University of Leuven until 1797, became the parish church of Bierbeek when the priory was abolished.

Remarkable building from the 12th and 13th centuries, located on a small elevation and surrounded by the cemetery. Tower with sandstone substructure, erected on the site of an older one: the correct destination cannot be deduced from the excavated foundations; ground floor open wide on the nave, vaulted with heavy cross-rib vaults (1260 and following); facade cladding, classicist portal (at the location of the 13th century entrance) and brick bell floor from around 1784 by Everaert. Remarkable Romanesque beech on masonry pillars (mid-12th century); tall proportions (current flooring raised by 40 centimeters); wooden ceiling with original bays (restored); preserved Romanesque roof truss; side aisles widened in 1770-1771 by Corthout and extensively restored during a restoration around 1900. Immovable Heritage Inventory 2024: Parish Church of Saint Hilarius, https://id.erfgoed.net/erfgoedobjecten/41529