Half-timbered church, Bellnhausen-Gladenbach
Restoration of a derelict half timbered church dating from the 17th century. Restoration of this tiny chapel by a local amenity society has encouraged the house owners nearby to restore their homes rather than just apply paint and stimulated the restoration of churches elsewhere. ...
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Project details
| Title: | Half-timbered church, Bellnhausen-Gladenbach |
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| Entr. year: | 1981 |
| Result: | Diploma |
| Country: | Germany |
| Town: | Bellnhausen-Gladenbach (Hesse) |
| Category type: | architectural heritage |
| Building type/ Project type: | Religious building/memorial |
| Former use: | Church |
| Actual use: | Church |
| Built: | 17th century |
| The Jury's citation: | "Für die ausgezeichnete Restaurierung einer Kirche aus dem 17. Jahrhundert, die ähnliche Arbeiten an zahlreichen anderen Gebäuden inspiriert hat" |
| GPS: | 50°50'28.5"N 8°49'3.7"E |
Description:
Restoration of a derelict half timbered church dating from the 17th century. Restoration of this tiny chapel by a local amenity society has encouraged the house owners nearby to restore their homes rather than just apply paint and stimulated the restoration of churches elsewhere. Half of the roof construction had to be rebuilt and reinforcement was necessary because of different parts of the construction. Integration of the surrounding garden into the use of the chapel.
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