Schloßkapelle St. Martinus, Gothic church in Westerholt, Germany
Schloßkapelle St. Martinus is a brick church building near Herten with characteristic late Gothic pointed arches and ribbed vaults throughout its interior. The structure features a single-nave layout that was preserved during a major renovation in the early 1900s while adapting the building for continued use.
The chapel first appears in written records around 1310 and gained parish status during the 1400s. A major reconstruction in 1907 modernized the building while keeping the original architectural layout mostly intact.
The chapel displays a baroque altar from the 1600s showing scenes from the life of Saint Martin, reflecting the religious beliefs of the region. Visitors can observe how the local community expressed its faith through these enduring artistic works.
The building sits on Schloßstraße in Herten and is accessible by local paths that connect it to the surrounding area. Visitors will find it a quiet spot for a walk, with hiking routes nearby that extend through the region.
A bell from 1476 with Low German inscriptions still hangs in the building and shows the linguistic roots of the region. Beneath the choir lies a crypt holding members of the Lords of Westerholt, connecting the building to the noble history of the area.
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