Evangelische Pfarrkirche St. Pankratius

The Evangelische Pfarrkirche St. Pankratius is a church building in Hamm featuring walls of green sandstone, a wide transept, and a three-sided choir that rises above the low nave. The structure combines Romanesque and Gothic elements, showing the typical design of a major parish church from that era.

The building originated around 1100 as a private chapel for the Manor of Mark and later became the mother church of Hamm until 1337. Its development reflects the transition from a feudal chapel to an important city parish church.

The interior walls display extensive 14th-century frescoes that form a complete painted sermon, representing medieval religious art in Westphalia.

The church holds regular services and welcomes visitors at Kirchplatz in Hamm, where the interior furnishings and architecture can be explored without difficulty. Tourist information and additional details are available at the nearby Insel center.

The 13th-century baptismal font carved from Baumberger sandstone is the oldest furnishing in the church and demonstrates the craftsmanship of that period. Its preservation makes it a significant record of medieval artistry.

Location: Hamm

GPS coordinates: 51.68300,7.85245

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:41