Sint-Martens-Lierde
Sint-Martens-Lierde is a village which is part of the municipality of Lierde. It is located in the Denderstreek and in the Flemish Ardennes, the hilly southern part of the Belgian province of East Flanders.
Overview
The village was first mentioned in 1189 as "Lierde sancti Martini". In 1329, the Carthusian priory "Sint-Maartens-Bos" was established. In 1783, the monastery was dissolved and became a parish church. In 1788, most of the monastery was demolished.<ref name="erfgoed">Template:Cite web</ref>
In 1867, the railway line Melle-Geraardsbergen was constructed with a train station at Sint-Martens-Lierde.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The station was later closed.<ref name="erfgoed"/>
The village's coat of arms shows some agricultural implements, and was granted in 1818.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Notable people
- Emiel Faignaert (1919–1980), cyclist.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Gallery
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House in Sint-Martens-Lierde
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St Martin's Church
