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Sint-Eligiuskerk

Aan de Platz 29, 6451 MZ Schinveld, Netherlands

Sint-Eligiuskerk

Sint-Eligiuskerk is a church located in Schinveld, Netherlands. The full address of the church is Aan de Platz 29, 6451 MZ Schinveld, Netherlands.

This beautiful historic church dates back to the 12th century and is named after Saint Eligius, who was a patron saint of goldsmiths and other artisans.

  • The Sint-Eligiuskerk has been well-preserved and remains an active place of worship today.
  • The address includes the street name "Aan de Platz" which translates to "On the square", indicating that the church is located on a prominent public square in Schinveld, Netherlands.
  1. The postal code "6451 MZ" indicates that the church is located in the province of Limburg, Netherlands.

De Sint-Eligiuskerk is een kerkgebouw in Schinveld in de Nederlands Zuid-Limburgse gemeente Beekdaelen. The church lies in the middle of the village's core at a square, the Wilhelminaplein, and the main road through the village. To the south-west of the church is located the white parsonage.

The neo-gothic building consists of:

  • A partially enclosed west tower with five levels and an ogival spire.
  • A three-aisled nave, a transept, and a tripartite closed choir.

Details

NameSint-Eligiuskerk
City/TownSchinveld
ProvinceLimburg
CountryNetherlands
Coordinates50.9692333, 5.9773747
Denominationroman catholic
Amenityplace of worship
Religionchristian
Year of construction1100
Time periodearly middle ages
Architectural styleRomanesque
PatronEligius