Sint-Martinuskerk
Bronstraat 2A, 6121 LG Born, Netherlands
Sint-Martinuskerk
The church is called Sint-Martinuskerk and its full address is: Bronstraat 2A, 6121 LG Born, Netherlands.
It is located on Bronstraat in the city of Born. The postal code is 6121 LG. The church's location is in the province of Limburg, Netherlands. Sint-Martinuskerk is a church that serves as a place of worship for the local community.
- The parish church of Born, located on Bronstraat.
- A brick basilica-style church in neo-Gothic style.
De Sint-Martinuskerk is the parish church of Born, located on Bronstraat. While there was already an earlier church in Born, the current church dates back to 1906. This church, built on the same site as its predecessor, was designed by Caspar Franssen.
- In 1959, a transept was added to the church, designed by Joseph Franssen.
- The accentuations of the walls are made with bricks in a different color.
- The church suffered significant war damage in 1944, which was restored around 1946.
- The earthquake near Roermond in 1992 also caused damage, which was repaired in 1995.
The church has an attached tower on the façade, which has four bays and is topped with a pointed spire. The interior of the church is characterized by clean masonry work, with some parts whitewashed. The church furniture is primarily neo-Gothic.
- The church features glass-in-leaded windows designed by Atelier F. Nicolas and Zonen.
- A 16th-century baptismal font.
- Bells from 1494 and 1748.
The church is, excluding the newer parts, classified as a national monument.
Details
Name | Sint-Martinuskerk |
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City/Town | Born |
Province | Limburg |
Country | Netherlands |
Coordinates | 51.0301815, 5.8081707 |
Denomination | |
Amenity | place of worship |
Religion | christian |
Patron | Martinus |