In Kattem, Roosdaal, a 2.18-meter stone cross marks the spot where Johannes François Carlier died in 1783, sparking interest in its history. The cross was recently uncovered by Kris Lemans and Team Kattoem, leading the people of Kattem to investigate its origins and seek out more information about its past. The village of Kattem hopes to preserve the cross in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church as a reminder of their history, with officials confirming that it commemorates Carlier’s tragic accident while hauling firewood over 200 years ago.
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