Burg Quarter in Brugge in West-Vlaanderen, Flanders, Belgium — Northwestern Europe
’T Keerske
Photographed by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret), May 6, 2026
1. ‘T Keerske Marker
Robrecht de Fries Graaf van Vlaanderen sticht in 1080 een dubbelkapel toegewijd aan Sint-Pieter & Sint-Katharina
Heropgebouwd na een brand en 1389 architect Hendrik Pulinx verbouwt de kapel in 1723-1725 voor de kaarsgieters
De stad Brugge restaureert in 1983-1987 naar ontwerp van architect Dugardyn
Robrecht de Fries (“Robert the Frisian”), Count of Flanders, founded a double chapel in 1080, dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint Catherine.
Rebuilt after a fire in 1389; architect Hendrik Pulinx renovated the chapel in 1723–1725 for the candlemakers.
The city of Bruges restored it in 1983-1987 according to a design by architect Dugardyn
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1080 CE.
Location. 51° 12.576′ N, 3° 13.558′ E. Marker is in Brugge, Vlaanderen (Flanders), in West-Vlaanderen. It is in the Burg Quarter. It is at the intersection of Philipstockstraat and Keerstraat, on the left when traveling east on Philipstockstraat.
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire, the Holy Roman Empire, and the Hanseatic League.
Other nearby markers. At least one other marker is within walking distance of this marker: Stoofstraat (approx. 0.7 kilometers away).
Also see . . . Sint-Pieterskapel (Brugge) (Wikipedia, in Dutch). Overview (in translation):
The Saint Peter's Chapel—known locally as Het Keerske—is a religious building in Bruges, to which the guildhall of the candlemakers is attached. It is situated on Philipstockstraat, with an entrance located on either Cordouaniersstraat or Keersstraat.(Submitted on May 13, 2026.)
According to later inscriptions, Saint Peter's Chapel originated in 1080 as a double chapel, established on the initiative of the Count of Flanders, Robert the Frisian. It formed part of the properties owned by the Chapter of Saint Donatian.
Thechapel originally consisted of two distinct sections: a crypt known as "St. Catharina in de Krog," and an upper chapel, the "Saint Peter's Chapel." Both structures were rebuilt following a fire in 1389. Additionally, there was *Het Keerske*—a name referring to the space that was repurposed between 1581 and 1593 to serve as the guildhall for the candlemakers' craft.Photographed by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret), May 6, 20262. ‘T Keerske Marker wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2026, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. This page has been viewed 17 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on May 11, 2026, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. 2. submitted on May 12, 2026, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
