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

Jens Jørgensen (2 years ago)
A really good priest?

Lone Klyver (2 years ago)
Very nice church with a new and harmonious porch - good architecture when new and old are put together.

Anne-Lise Nyland Jessen (2 years ago)
Sad occasion. Great new entrance/armoury

Niels Høirup (3 years ago)
Fine church and good Priest and good staff at the cemetery

edel andersen (3 years ago)
Really good pastor and a nice church.

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