[1] The church was founded in 959 by monks of the Saint Bavo's Abbey in Ghent.

In World War II, the church again suffered major destructions.

The church and tower were separately listed as a rijksmonument on 12 February 1974, making it a national heritage site of the Netherlands.

[2][3] The church is recognized as part of the Top 100 Dutch heritage sites.

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