Gijverinkhove

Gijverinkhove is a village in the Belgian province of West Flanders and is a submunicipality of Alveringem. It was an independent municipality until 1970. It is 391 ha and has 369 inhabitants (on 1 January 1973).[1]

History

Gijverinkhove was first mentioned in 1120 as Gibahardinge hofa, probably meaning hof van Ghyverinc, after the owner. In 1143 there was already mention of a parish whose Jus patronatus belonged to the Voormezele Abbey. Gijverinkhove had a castle, called Ter Mandelstede. This castle was demolished in 1805. The street name Kasteeldreef is a reminder of the castle.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Gijverinkhove". Flanders Heritage Agency (in Dutch). Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  2. ^ De ziel van Sint-Rijkers
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