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Essene, Belgium

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Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Bezoekingkerk [nl] in Essene

Essene is a submunicipality of Affligem in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. It was an independent municipality until the municipal reorganization of 1977. It is part of the Arrondissement of Halle-Vilvoorde and the Asse canton [nl].[1][2]

Essene has several architectural heritage buildings, including several chapels, multiple farms, a brewery and a country house.[3]

Essene was before the French period written as Esschene. After the French period Essene was incorporated into the Asse canton [nl] of the Dyle department.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Verbesselt, J. (1966). Het parochiewezen in Brabant tot het einde van de 13e eeuw. Essene: Pittem.
  2. ^ Mertens, R. (1971). Geschiedenis van Essene. Essene.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  3. ^ "Essene". Flanders Heritage Agency (in Dutch). January 1971. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
  4. ^ Oudiette, Ch. (an VII). Esschene. In Le département de la Dyle ou première partie du dictionnaire géographique et topographique des neuf départemens de la Belgique. (p. 53-54). Brussels: Armand Gaborria.