Pfarrkirche Kasten bei Böheimkirchen, Medieval parish church in Kasten bei Böheimkirchen, Austria.

Pfarrkirche Kasten bei Böheimkirchen is a Gothic structure standing on elevated ground at the northern edge of the village with a substantial north tower. The complex includes a walled cemetery featuring rectangular niches and defensive openings that face toward the village square.

A branch of the Böheimkirchen parish church by 1248, Kasten became an independent parish in 1265 and remained incorporated into St. Pölten Abbey until 1784. The nave, main choir and the originally two-storey southern aisle were built in the first half of the 15th century; the nave was rebuilt and extended westward around 1700.

The church is dedicated to Saint Mauritius, a choice reflected in its interior design. The high altar from 1906 is flanked by statues of Saints Peter and Paul that give the space its character.

The elevated location makes it a clear landmark when walking through the village and aids in finding your way. The walled cemetery is visible from the perimeter, and you can observe the defensive features that speak to how this complex was used historically.

The 1906 high altar is a neo-Gothic niche retable by sculptor Leopold Hofer, carrying statues of Saint Maurice flanked by Saints Peter and Paul. A side altar of 1895 by Josef Kepplinger holds a Madonna and Child between Saints Anne and Joseph or Joachim.