St Michael's church, Hekelgem

[1] The church was perhaps initially attached to the local lordship, but from 1105 to 1796 was a dependency of Affligem Abbey.

[3] The church tower has a 12th-century Romanesque base with an 18th-century top and spire.

The aisles and chancel were built in the early 20th century (1917–1919) in Neo-Gothic style.

[2] The medieval parts of the building were listed as a protected monument in 1947; the rest of the church was designated as built heritage in 2021.

[1] The church contains a 15th-century baptismal font with an 18th-century copper cover, a 17th-century statue of St Michael, two 18th-century confessionals, and an elaborately carved 19th-century pulpit.

St Michael casting down Satan (17th-century)