Belfry of Thuin

The Belfry of Thuin is a historical building inside the Belgian metropolis of Thuin. Although traditionally connected to a church, the bell tower has additionally emerge as a municipal tower, the handiest belfry of the Principality of Liege. The tower of the old church of Saint-Theodard, constructed with out foundations on slate rock, is undeniably medieval and ought to date from the time of the finest improvement of the metropolis.

Specifically inside the duration among 1153 and 1164 during visits of Prince-Bishop Henry II of Leez decided to erect a tower for the church, of which the Chapter dates from this era. This improvement made it at the same time a bell tower, a communal tower, and the best belfry of the Principality of Liege. An account from 1641 speaks of "bells berfroy this metropolis" and an settlement reached in 1667 between the Judge, communal energy and Chapter suggest that each of them has the right to own a key to the bell tower. The most current dates inscribed at the wall are in truth as recuperation or elevating of the unique constructing. The excavations undertaken at the web page of the Chapter to the overdue 20th century, screen the life of 3 successive spiritual buildings.