Bevtoft Church

Bevtoft, Denmark

Bevtoft Church is located in the heart of Southern Jutland, and began its life as a romanesque chapel, which was expanded to a real parish church in the 1100s. Visit the church and the past, as you see the ancient features.

The vaulted ceiling above the high altar is an octagonal crossed vault, which opens towards the nave in a pointed arch, where the organ is placed. The choir also has an octagonal crossed vault, while the nave has a flat beamed ceiling.

Here you can see a deesis, meaning a representation of the praying Virgin Mary and John the Baptist flanking Jesus dressed in majesty, as well as a First World War memorial.

References:

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Address

Krügersvej 46, Bevtoft, Denmark

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Details

Founded: c. 1100
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: The First Kingdom (Denmark)

More Information

www.bevtoft-kirke.dk

Rating

4.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Inge Delvig (2 years ago)
Very nice church.

Robert Andersen (3 years ago)
Lovely church, fantastic priest

Børge Østergaard-møller (3 years ago)
Nice cemetery always nice and well maintained

Edel Solvej Nissen (4 years ago)
Be for Christmas concert Thursday, 20.12.18 It was really good. It was clear that much work was done in all. Has also been a religious service several times in Bevtofte church. They have a very good priest.

Claus Iversen (4 years ago)
Beautiful church and ample parking space, which is on two opposite sides of the church.

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