Kallo
{{Short description|Village in East Flanders, Belgium}}
{{for multi|the brand name|Kallø|the Finnish lighthouse|Kallo Lighthouse}}
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Kallo is a village and deelgemeente (sub-municipality) of Beveren in East Flanders, Belgium. Kallo was an independent municipality until 1 January 1977, when it merged with Beveren as part of the fusion of municipalities in Belgium.{{cite web|url=https://inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be/themas/13197 |title=Beveren |website=Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed|access-date=4 May 2022|language=nl}} Most of the deelgemeente consists of harbours and industrial zones.
History
Kallo is one of the oldest settlements of the Waasland. The Frisii used to live on the higher parts which could not be flooded by the Scheldt. According to legend, the inhabitants were christened by Amandus in the 7th century, however the first written evidence of a church dates from 1179.
Kallo was originally a fishing village.{{cite web|url=https://inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be/themas/13950 |title=Kallo |website=Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed|access-date=4 May 2022|language=nl}} In 1316, the village was destroyed and the land was inundated by William III, Count of Holland. In 1583, during the Dutch Revolt, the land was again inundated by Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma{{cite web|url=http://www.waasland.net/Beveren/bezienswaardigheden/kallo.htm |title=Kallo |website=Waasland |access-date=4 May 2022 |language=nl}} which resulted in a severe decline of the village. The area was repoldered in the 17th century. In 1638, war returned, and the Battle of Kallo was fought between the Dutch and the Spanish.
Kallo was affected by the North Sea flood of 1953. In 1964, an area of {{convert|100|km2}} was designated to be used for the construction of the {{ill|Waaslandhaven|nl}}, an extension of the Port of Antwerp. The actual harbour which has been constructed is smaller. An area of {{convert|50|km2}} was in use in 2020.{{cite web|url=https://mlso.be/nl/kerncijfers-2020 |title=Kerncijfers 2020 |website=Maatschappij Linkerscheldeoever |access-date=4 May 2022 |language=nl}} In 1977, the municipality was merged into Beveren.
Buildings and sights
The St Peter and Paul Church was first attested in 1179. The single aisled church was transformed in a three aisled basilica-like church in 1737, and only the original choir remained. The church was again extended in 1842 and between 1865 and 1869.{{cite web|url=https://inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be/erfgoedobjecten/17343 |title=Parochiekerk Sint-Petrus en Paulus |website=Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed|access-date=4 May 2022|language=nl}}
Fort Liefkenshoek is one of the oldest extant fortresses of Belgium. It was built in the late 16th century to protect Antwerp and the harbour against the Spanish. Together with Fort Lillo, it allowed the Dutch to block the Scheldt. The forts changed ownership several times, and the last modifications date from the Napoleonic period (1810-1811).{{cite web|url=https://www.beveren.be/nl/fortliefkenshoek |title=Fort Liefkenshoek |website=Beveren |access-date=4 May 2022 |language=nl}}
The Organ collection Ghysels is a museum dedicated to mechanical dance and fairground organs. It opened in 2010 in Kallo.{{cite web|url=https://www.bruzz.be/uit/news/continental-superstar-de-collectie-ghysels-2008-10-08 |title=Continental Superstar, de collectie Ghysels |website=Bruzz |access-date=4 May 2022 |language=nl}}
KSK Kallo
KSK Kallo is the football club.:nl:KSK Kallo{{Circular reference|date=May 2024}} Notable players have included Albert Cluytens.
Gallery
File:Kallo - Sint-Petrus en Pauluskerk 1.jpg|St Peter and Paul Church
File:Fort Liefkenshoek R01.jpg|Fort Liefkenshoek
File:Bokrijk, Dyke houses from Kallo.jpg|Dike houses in Kallo
File:Container art containing a pink human on the roundabout connecting Hazopweg, Steenlandlaan, and Steenlandlaan in Kallo, Belgium during sunset nautical twilight (DSCF3945).jpg|Container art
References
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{{Belgian municipality Beveren}}
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