Saint Leonard's Church | heritage, catholicism

Belgium / Antwerpen / Aartselaar / Laar
 church, heritage, catholicism

Between 1496 and 1503 the church was built, partly burned in 1566.
The chancel was rebuilt after 1566 and a new sacristy dates from 1611.
Tower restored in 1613 and cemetery wall built in 1614.
In 1857-59 increased by building a new church choir and transept.
Tower rebuilt between 1859-61.
Classrooms next to the tower rebuilt and adapted to the style of the nave.
Extra windows installed in 1927 and 1929.
Church restored in 1964-65. Tower and west facade restored in 1979-1980.

Protected architectural heritage (ID: 12441)
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Coordinates:   51°8'1"N   4°23'15"E
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