Seneffe
Title
Seneffe
Also Known As
Saint-Nicolas-au-Bois, Sancti Nicolai in Bosco, Sinefe
Dates
Founded 1131; dissolved 1581
Dedication
Nicholas
Affiliation
Medieval Diocese
Circary
History
A priory dependent on the Premonstratensian abbey of Bonne-Espérance. It was founded in 1131 by Gilla, chatelaine of Brussels, Gillard de Ruez and Helvide de Felluy.
The priory of Seneffe was suppressed in 1581. The former monastic complex was a focal point of fighting during the Battle of Seneffe (1674). By the 19th century, part of the priory buildings had been turned into a police barracks.
The priory of Seneffe was suppressed in 1581. The former monastic complex was a focal point of fighting during the Battle of Seneffe (1674). By the 19th century, part of the priory buildings had been turned into a police barracks.
Heads of Community
Priors
G., fl. 1246
G., fl. 1246
Status
Priory
Reference
Files
Collection
Citation
“Seneffe,” A Premonstratensian Atlas, accessed October 16, 2026, https://yvonneseale.org/atlas/items/show/665.
Geolocation
Item Relations
| This Item | DependentOn | Item: Bonne-Espérance |