St. Martinus, Gothic Revival church in Erkelenz, Germany
St. Martinus in Borschemich was a Gothic Revival church featuring a bell tower at the southern corner and a single aisle with three bays inside. The building accommodated approximately 150 seated visitors with additional standing room available throughout the interior.
Built between 1906 and 1907 by architect Heinrich Renard, the building replaced a medieval church that had occupied the site since the 12th century. The parish ended in 2014, and the structure was demolished in 2016 to make room for surface mining operations.
The church served as a gathering place for the Borschemich community and shaped the village landscape for over a century. Its modern stained glass windows displayed artistic works that brought renewed beauty to the space after the war.
The location no longer exists as the building was removed to prepare for surface mining operations. Visitors will find only the transformed landscape of the former village at this site today.
The church bells were relocated to a new chapel in Borschemich-neu after the demolition decision, continuing the religious life of the former village. This transfer preserves a piece of community history that would otherwise have been lost to mining operations.
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