Kerkhove
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Kerkhove is a village in the Belgian province of West Flanders and is a submunicipality of Avelgem. It was an independent municipality until 1977. It covers an area of 365 ha (900 acres) and had 928 inhabitants in 2003.[1]
History
[edit]Archaeological finds show that the area between the current village centres of Waarmaarde and Kerkhove was already a distinct human settlement in prehistoric times.[1][2][3]
Kerkhove as a selltment was first mentioned in 1119. At the end of the 17th century, the right of patronage belonged to the St. Peter's Abbey in Ghent.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Kerkhove". Flanders Heritage Agency (in Dutch). Retrieved 9 April 2025.
- ^ Wat mogen we verwachten?, Kerkhove Archeologie in beeld
- ^ Archeologie in dambordpatroon, Kerkhove Archeologie in beeld
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