St.-Bartholomäus-Kirche, Romanesque church in Dornum, Germany.
St.-Bartholomäus-Kirche is a brick building that sits on an artificial hill about 26 feet (8 meters) high and features rounded arches and sturdy columns. The structure displays Romanesque style and includes a separate bell tower that stands apart from the main church building.
The building was constructed between 1270 and 1290 as a rectangular hall church and initially functioned as a daughter church of Resterhafe under Ochtersum's jurisdiction. Its design reflects how the region organized its religious communities during the medieval period.
The church serves as a place for Lutheran worship and community gatherings that connect local residents to their religious heritage. It remains an active center where people come together for celebrations and meetings that shape daily life in the village.
The church entrance is accessible through the northern portal, which serves as the main way in. The separate bell tower with its original 13th-century bells helps orient visitors as they explore the area.
Inside the church is a wooden barrel vault and an elaborate altar retable from 1683 created by Hinrich Cröpelin with detailed angel decorations. This craftsmanship shows the artistic quality that existed even in small village churches.
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