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This Chapel of Saint Barbara is also the third of seven chapels on a pilgrimage route that runs from the church of Klein-Sinaai via Kasteelstraat, Abelendreef and then along Pannenhuisstraat to the chapel of Our Lady of Consolation in Pannenhuisstraat. They represent the 7 sorrows of Mary. This was all made possible by the pastoral zeal of pastor Muyshondt between 1872-1876 and by donations from loyal parishioners. According to legend, around 1175, Boudewijn van Bocla had a vision in Pannenhuisstraat of Our Lady asking him to build a monastery here. Here is the chapel representing the third of the seven sorrows, the loss of Jesus in the Temple of Jerusalem. source: kerknet.be

Third of seven chapels of a devotion route that runs from the church of Klein-Sinaai via Kasteelstraat, Abelendreef and then along Pannenhuisstraat to the chapel of Our Lady of Consolation in Pannenhuisstraat. They represent the 7 sorrows (griefs or sources of sadness) of Mary. All this was achieved through the pastoral zeal of pastor Muyshondt between 1872-1876 and through donations from loyal parishioners. According to legend, around 1175, Boudewijn van Bocla had a vision in Pannenhuisstraat of Our Lady asking him to build a monastery here. Here is the chapel representing the third of the seven sorrows, the loss of Jesus in the Temple of Jerusalem. The chapel is also known as Saint Barbara's Chapel. source: kerknet.be

The former station of Klein-Sinaai was located on line 77, which ran from Sint-Gillis-Waas to Zelzate. In 1974, the Kemzeke - Moerbeke section was dismantled and shortly thereafter converted into an asphalted walking and cycling path, an early example, as recreational cycling was still relatively rare around 1980. In 1981, the former station was converted into the hamlet's post office and from 2011 onwards into a youth center, as is still the case. sources: Inventaris Onroerend Erfgoed & Wikipedia

The wooden arch bridge over the Stekense Vaart, named after Frans Coppens, was receiver-clerk in the municipality of Sinaai for almost a quarter of a century. He played an important role in "de Groote Watering van Sinay", the name given to the project launched by the Boerenbond in 1926. This project was initiated after repeated floods and aimed to make the polders 'dry'. The construction of the pumping station near Hondsnest was one of the first achievements within this project. During the Second World War, the unemployed were employed to clean or widen ditches. Under the impetus of dike reeve Jozef "meester" Maes and... receiver-clerk Frans Coppens (!), major reclamation works were carried out in the 60s, continuing into the following decades. Thus, Hondsnest got a new pumping station in 1975. In the meantime, the watering area had been converted into a polder, pursuant to the polder law of June 3, 1957. source: info file "Polder Daknam-Sinaai"

The pumping station at the Frans Coppens Bridge serves to pump excess water from the lower surrounding area into the canal.

It is well worth stopping on top of the bridge. The view from the Stekense Vaart looks like a landscape painting. The bridge is named after honorary citizen Frans Coppens from Klein-Sinaai. As receiver-clerk he made a great contribution in his career. The canal used to be an important connection between the Dutch Hulst and Ghent.

From 1873, Klein-Sinaai had its own station. At the rear was a marshalling yard for loading freight onto trains from a platform. Fun fact: the station barrier was manually rolled onto the roadway when a train was approaching. The Klein-Sinaai railway line was closed in the mid-20th century. Today, it is a popular stop for walkers and cyclists. Source: Municipality of Stekene

Chapel built of brick on a rectangular plan in the second half of the 19th century. Front facade flanked by corner pilasters that support the gable top with a weak trefoil niche. Rectangular door with a glazed niche above it with the Stations of the Cross. Lunette with iron rod division in the side facades. Source: Inventory of Immovable Heritage