Kerkhove

Coat of arms of Kerkhove
Location of Kerkhove within Avelgem

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

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

  1. 1 2 3 "Kerkhove". Flanders Heritage Agency (in Dutch). Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  2. ↑ Wat mogen we verwachten?, Kerkhove Archeologie in beeld
  3. ↑ Archeologie in dambordpatroon, Kerkhove Archeologie in beeld
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