Moorlose Kirche, Gothic Revival church in Burglesum, Germany
Moorlose Kirche is a Gothic Revival church in Burglesum featuring a rectangular hall structure with protruding pillars supporting the interior space. Pointed arch windows and a neo-Gothic organ facade complete its architectural composition.
Built between 1846 and 1847, this church replaced a 14th-century brick structure that had deteriorated during the 19th century. The reconstruction reflected the community's need to update its religious facilities during a period of local change.
The name Moorlose comes from either the separation of the congregation from Altenesch or from drainage ditches in Werderland that were called Moorlöse. This origin reflects the place's connection to the landscape history of the region.
The church is located in an easily accessible residential area and welcomes visitors during regular opening hours. Good public transportation connections and open space around the building make a visit straightforward.
The church survived the demolition of Mittelsbüren village in the 1950s when most buildings were torn down to make way for the Klöckner steel plant. This survival makes it a rare witness to the area's original layout.
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