Haneffe Explained

Haneffe
Flag Size:120x100px
Pushpin Map:Belgium#Europe
Pushpin Label:Haneffe
Coordinates:50.6389°N 5.3203°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Belgium
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2: Liège
Subdivision Type4:Municipality
Subdivision Name4:Donceel
Population Density Km2:auto
Area Code Type:Area codes

Haneffe is a village and district of the municipality of Donceel, located in the province of Liège in Wallonia, Belgium.

The village was mentioned as a fief in 1097. The Knights Templar established a commandery in the village, the remains of which still exists. After the dissolution of the Knights Templar, it was taken over by the Knights Hospitaller. Apart from the remains of the commandery, the village church and an adjacent fortified farm are located on the site of a medieval complex which consisted of an older church and fortification.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Menne. Gilbert. 2014. Le grand guide de Wallonie et de Bruxelles. Brussels. Racine. 333-334. 978-94-014-1418-0.