The Black Chapel

Z.nr./ Babilliestraat. Road chapel, so-called "Black chapel". Brick house of worship of 1855 cf. painted inscription in arched field interior: "The chapel added by Our Lady of Salette title of mother of roadside deer is solemnly gewyd de 26 (?) June 1855 his high weather J.B. Malou, bishop of Bruges, has granted the 7.2.1859 (?) 40 days to all who visit this chapel and Godly..." (illegible). Right. building with three-sided choir closure, marked by pilasters with pedestal and slab; slate gable roof. Moulded façade under pediment, delineated by wraparound drip and cornice. Round arch door. Black painted r.side façade (cf. name); semicircular window with stylized iron rod division. White painted interior; altar closed by iron gate. Statue of Our Lady of Lourdes of plaster and St. Joseph statue of biscuit (991). Inventory of chapels..., p. 43.

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