Ratekau, Historical field stone church in Ratekau, Germany
The Vicelinkirche stands as a Romanesque single-nave hall church with a choir, apse, and round defensive tower reaching 48 meters in height.
Construction of the church began in 1156 after Wagrien's conquest, when Count Adolf II appointed Vizelin to spread Christianity among Slavic populations.
The field stone structure represents early Christian architecture in Northern Germany, built with local materials including gypsum mortar from Segeberger Kalkberg.
The church serves the Lutheran congregation of Ratekau and surrounding villages, offering regular services and maintaining an active community center.
The round tower of the church contains five bells, with the smallest dating from 1925 after four older ones were removed during World War II.
GPS coordinates: 53.95000,10.73330
Latest update: March 7, 2025 21:25
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