Buttforde Church

Buttforde Church is a Romanesque church in Wittmund built with granite blocks and a separate brick bell tower. The interior houses medieval wooden sculptures that form part of the building's long-standing decoration.

The church was built around 1230 on an artificial mound and belonged to the archdiocese of Bremen during medieval times. Three Romanesque gravestones older than the building suggest an earlier wooden church once stood at this location.

The carved altar and pews show the skill of medieval craftspeople who worked with religious devotion and care. The Richborn organ still fills the interior with music during special occasions.

You can pick up the church key from the local gas station to explore the interior at your own pace. Guided tours can be arranged in advance if you prefer to learn more details about the building and its contents.

The church sits on an artificial mound connected to a natural geest outcrop, an unusual foundation choice for a medieval building. This construction method was needed to keep the structure stable in the flat marshland.

Location: Wittmund

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 53.62140,7.72528

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:26