Klerken

Klerken is a village in Province of West Flanders in Belgium. It forms a part of the commune of in Houthulst. It was first mentioned in a letter by Arnulphus the Elder from 961 and the village's archives survive from as early as 1653.

Klerken
View of Klerken and the church of St Laurence
Coordinates: 50°59′52″N 2°54′20″E
CountryBelgium
Province West Flanders
MunicipalityHouthulst
Area
  Total7.44 km2 (2.87 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total1,831
  Density246/km2 (640/sq mi)
 Source: NIS
Postal code
8650

Notable buildings include the Vredesmolen (a damaged windmill which is a war memorial) and the village's church of St Laurence (Sint-Laurentiuskerk).


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