Gent

Title

Gent

Also Known As

Drongenhofkapel

Dates

Founded 14th century; dissolved 18th century

Affiliation

Medieval Diocese

Circary

History

A refuge house in the possession of the Premonstratensian abbey of Drongen from the 14th century, which was expanded in the 15th century. It was in the abbey's possession until 1789. Much of the refuge house was demolished, but its 17th-century chapel survives. Today it hosts cultural events.

Status

Refuge

Image Credit

The chapel, 1976. Wikimedia.

Files

Collection

Citation

“Gent,” A Premonstratensian Atlas, accessed October 16, 2026, https://yvonneseale.org/atlas/items/show/917.

Geolocation