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The Black Count of Bovenlingen

The Black Count of Bovenlingen

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The Black Count of Bovenlingen

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Location: Heers, Tongeren, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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November 17, 2023

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According to legend, the Count of Bovenlingen bought a large amount of black goods very cheaply during the French Revolution. Because he died a few days later, it was said that he was cursed and his soul could not find peace. During the autumn and winter evenings he would enter the castle in his carriage and then disappear into the forest. A pastor from Batsheers is said to have cast an incantation on him on Christmas Eve, after which he would never be seen again...

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October 23, 2022

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From the last tree, a special figure has been carved. This is the Black Earl of Bovelingen, who according to legend died of buying a large amount of black goods, for an apple and an egg, and was cursed because of this.
His soul could not find rest, however, and returned to his castle during the autumn and winter evenings. No one got the soul converted unless this person had no sin on his mind.
For the whole story, there is a plate, at some benches. A cozy place, to get to know the legend.

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Location: Heers, Tongeren, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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