Cliffhanger Church was built between 1911 and 1939. The plans for this late Neo-Gothic church were drawn up by Pierre Langerock. The first phase was completed between 1911 and 1924. This included the nave of the church and the base of the tower. From 1925, the second phase began, comprising the transept, the choir, and the spire. In 1939, the church was finally fully completed, comprising an 85-meter tower, a 39-meter transept, and a choir area, bringing the total length of the nave to 71 meters.
The materials used are Belgian, more specifically stones from Gileppe and bricks from Zandvoorde. Near the entrance with the baptismal fonts, one finds a remarkable holy water font. Inside the church, a stone-carved cloister and several interesting paintings can be seen.
Since 2008, access to the main wing has been prohibited by a mayoral decree. After all, stones could fall down at any moment. Currently, only the crypt is still used for worship. The renovation would cost 4.8 million euros. It was therefore decided to deconsecrate the church and sell it privately. A property developer bought the church and is currently making plans to convert it into apartments on the upper floors and spaces for commercial or social use on the ground floor. The works are expected to start in 2018 at the earliest…
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