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The name 't Keerske was derived from the guild of the chandlers, and also goes by another name: the chapel of Saint Peter. It was build in the 11th century on the Saint Catherine Pit, and was commissioned by Robrecht de Fries, count of Flandres, who had a special reverence to Saint Peter.

In 1127, blessed Charles the Good, count of Flanders, was murdered in the church of Saint Donatian; because of this the church was desecrated and one started looking for a different sanctuary to hold the memorial service; this became the Chapel of Saint Peter. In the beginning of the 14th century, the crossbowmen temparily made use of the chapel and pit, and by the end of the 16th century, came the guild of the chandlers.

In the 17th century, the chapel was renovated; one incorporated stained glass windows with coats of arms of benefactors, amongst which the family Van Gruuthuse. In the beginning of the 17th century, there was a renovation. The building also functioned during the ages as an inn, a disco, a boxing room, and as a storage facility.

Since 1960, it is classified as a monument, and since the 8th of December 1984, the chapel is being used for memorial services and churchly activities. It was restored in 1987.

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