Medieval churches in Denmark
Seest Church
Seest Church consists of a Romanesque choir and the ship, originally the apse, and a late medieval tower in the west. A late medieval porch in front southern door was demolished by the mid-1800s. The walls of chancel and nave is of field stone, and space has retained his flat beam ceilings. Arc is a brick wall on the Renaissance, possibly from 1539. During restoration 1963-64, led by architect JK Jepsen, Kolding, was afte ...
Founded: c. 1400 |
Location:
Kolding, Denmark
Sønder Starup Church
Sønder Starup Church is a Romanesque church dating from c. 1100. The tower was erected around 1450.
Founded: c .1100 |
Location:
Haderslev, Denmark
Tandslet Church
Tandslet Church was built around 1200. The wooden bell tower was built also in the Middle Ages and it is situated in the Bronze Age burial mound. Frescoes dates from the late Middle Ages and pulpit from 1576. Altarpiece was made by Aabenraa artist Jes Jessen, from 1798. Organs were built 1863 by Marcussen & Son, Aabenraa.
Founded: c. 1200 |
Location:
Sønderborg, Denmark
Varnæs Church
Varnæs Church dates from c. 1150, the baptismal font is original. The Baldachin reredos of oak is from around 1475. The renaissance style pulpit with wooden carving dates from 1606, and the crucifix circa 1250. St. Jørgens chapel on the south side was added in the 14th century, here were held services for lepers. The organ was made by Marcussen & Son, 1892. In cemetery stands a war memorial for the fallen during Wor ...
Founded: c. 1150 |
Location:
Aabenraa, Denmark
Allerup Church
Allerup church was mentioned first time between 1307 and 1433 and probably built in the first half of 14th century. It was dedicated to St. Jacob. The tower was added in 1495-1505. The altar table is from the 14th century, the clock from 1504 and altarpiece from 1525.
Founded: 14th century |
Location:
Odense, Denmark
Agedrup Church
Agedrup Church was built in the Romanesque style in the 12th century.
Founded: 12th century |
Location:
Odense, Denmark