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Zwarte Graaf van Bovelingen

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Zwarte Graaf van Bovelingen

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

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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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    May 1, 2026

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    According to legend, the count of Bovenlingen bought a large quantity of black goods very cheaply during the French Revolution. As he died a few days later, it was claimed that he had been cursed and his soul could find no rest. During the autumn and winter evenings, he would ride into the castle in his carriage and then disappear into the forest. A priest from Batsheers is said to have uttered an incantation over him on Christmas Eve, after which he was never seen again...
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    Location: Heers, Tongeren, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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