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
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).

51°00′N 2°54′E


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