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Xhignesse - Saint Pierre
In the vicinity of the small village of Xhignesse, meanwhile part of Hamoir, a merovingian necropolis has been found, so the area was inhabited during the 6th century. Legends tell, that Plectrudis, the consort of Pepin of Herstal, the mayor of the palace and duke of the Franks, founded a convent here around 700. This small convent, dependent from the Stavelot Abbey, was the nucleus of the parish.
The basilica-church of today was erected probably 11th/12th century. The dimensions are really impressing.
The basilica-church of today was erected probably 11th/12th century. The dimensions are really impressing.
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