The Sint-Gerlachuskerk

The Sint-Gerlachuskerk is a church located in the municipality of Eijsden-Margraten, which is part of the province of Limburg in the Netherlands.

• The church is named after Saint Gerlach, who was a 12th-century bishop.
• It's situated in the village of Banholt, which is part of Eijsden-Margraten.
• The official address of the church is Bredeweg 1, 6262 NX Banholt, Netherlands.

The church was built in the Gothic style and dates back to the 14th century. It has a distinctive tower with a pointed roof.

1. The church has a rich history, having been involved in various conflicts and renovations over the centuries.
2. As a historic landmark, the Sint-Gerlachuskerk is an important part of Eijsden-Margraten's cultural heritage.

The church stands on a triangular piece of land, which was previously known as "schapendries" or "pley". This location is situated in the high part of the village where the roads from Mheer, Bruisterbosch/Sint Geertruid and Reijmerstok/Terhorst/Terlinden come together.

A Mariagrot is located on the north side of the building.

The church is a national monument and is dedicated to Saint Gerlachus. Every year since 1881, the unmarried men of the community bring decorated trekpaarden to the church, which are then set right by the married men before the church.

Interesting Facts:

• The Sint-Gerlachuskerk is a national monument and is dedicated to Saint Gerlachus.