Holy Cross Chapel

About

The Holy Cross Chapel is a chapel and former auxiliary church for the parishioners in Muizen, located on Kruisstraat 8, located in the Belgian municipality of Gingelom. This chapel depended on the parish of Buvingen.

Building: This chapel from the first half of the 18th century and replaces a predecessor from the first half of the 16th century, whose three-sided closed choir was preserved. This choir was built in brick, with marlstone plinth. It is a one-storey hall church in brick using limestone. Between ship and choir is a triumphal arch. On the roof is a simple square turret, as well as the attached needlepoint covered with slate. The building is situated on a hill and is surrounded by a walled cemetery on which there are still some 17th century grave crosses. The chapel is accessible via a steep staircase. The chapel was removed from the service of honor and was sold publicly on January 14, 2016, after 15 years of emptying and decay, and completely renovated. The location is now active under the name De Muizenaar.

Interior: Above the entrance is a wooden bay. The main altar from the 2nd half of the 18th century is in...