The grave of Countess Adela of France in the crypt of Saint Nicholas Church Messines (Mesen) Belgium

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The grave of Countess Adela of France in the crypt of Saint Nicholas Church Messines. This 11th Century crypt is all that remained of the Abbey of Messines after the First World War and the church was subsequently built on the ruins. Adolf Hiltler was treated for minor wounds in this crypt early on in the war.

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Size: 5328px × 3543px
Location: Messines, Mesen, Belgium
Photo credit: © Alistair Scott / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: Yes

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