Peter am Anger, Außerkasten, Böheimkirchen, Filial church in Außerkasten, Lower Austria.
Peter am Anger in Außerkasten is a filial church serving the Catholic community in the municipality of Böheimkirchen, Lower Austria. The building with defensive architecture and surrounding walls stands elevated on a hill east of the village.
The church was first documented in 1248 and underwent Gothic modifications during the 14th century. The original cemetery surrounded by protective walls shows how religious sites combined spiritual purpose with defensive features of that era.
The main altar displays a column retable from the early 18th century featuring a painting of Saint Peter's crucifixion dated 1706. These artworks shape the interior and show how the Catholic community expressed its devotion.
The church belongs to the Neulengbach deanery in the Diocese of St. Pölten and is not freely accessible to visitors. Advance contact should be made to arrange a visit at a suitable time.
The stone pulpit displays late Gothic style combined with a baroque niche retable housing a Pietà statue on the side altar. This secondary work merges two distinct artistic periods within a compact carved element.
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