Kapel van Sint Maarten
Meinersweg 1, 4364 SB Grijpskerke, Netherlands
The Kapel van Sint Maarten
The Kapel van Sint Maarten is a church located in Hoogelande, a small village in the municipality of Veere, Zeeland, Netherlands. The church was founded in 1188, making it one of the oldest churches in the region.
The church is a ruin, with only the walls of the choir and parts of the nave remaining. It has been rebuilt over time, but its original architecture is still visible. The church serves as a place of worship for the local community.
The Kapel van Sint Maarten is Christian, specifically Roman Catholic.
Unfortunately, there is no information available on the architect who designed the original church or any subsequent rebuildings.
- No belltower remaining at the site. The church's ruinous state has likely contributed to its lack of a belltower.
Other notable features of the Kapel van Sint Maarten include:
- The church's choir and nave walls are some of the only remaining structures from the original 12th-century building.
- The church has been rebuilt over time, with significant changes made in the 15th century.
- Despite its ruinous state, the Kapel van Sint Maarten remains a notable landmark in the region.
The address of the Kapel van Sint Maarten is:
- Meinersweg 1, 4364 SB Grijpskerke, Netherlands.
Details
Name | Kapel van Sint Maarten |
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City/Town | Grijpskerke |
Province | Zeeland |
Country | Netherlands |
Coordinates | 51.5067016, 3.5610724 |
Denomination | |
Amenity | place of worship |
Religion | christian |
Year of construction | 1188 |
Time period | Early Middle Ages |
Patron | Sint Maarten |