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.
In 1867, the railway line Melle-Geraardsbergen was constructed with a train station at Sint-Martens-Lierde. The station was later closed.
Notable people
- Emiel Faignaert (1919–1980), cyclist.
Gallery
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File:PM 120415 B Sint Martens Lierde.jpg|House in Sint-Martens-Lierde
File:PM 120351 B Sint Martens Lierde.jpg|St Martin's Church
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