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.

Sint-Martens-Lierde
Village
Carthusian Priory (2008)
Sint-Martens-Lierde Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 50.80427°N 3.82473°E / 50.80427; 3.82473
Country	Belgium
Region	Flemish Region
Province	East Flanders
Municipality	Lierde
Area [1]
• Total	6.90 km2 (2.66 sq mi)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	1,918
• Density	280/km2 (720/sq mi)
Time zone	CET

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.^[2]

In 1867, the railway line Melle-Geraardsbergen was constructed with a train station at Sint-Martens-Lierde.^[3] The station was later closed.^[2]

The village's coat of arms shows some agricultural implements, and was granted in 1818.^[4]

Notable people

• Emiel Faignaert (1919–1980), cyclist.^[5]

Gallery

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  House in Sint-Martens-Lierde
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  St Martin's Church