Slotkapel, Protestant church building in Egmond aan den Hoef, Netherlands
The Slotkapel is a single-nave church building with a pseudo-transept structure, positioned next to the ruins of Egmond Castle. The chapel combines simple religious architecture with its location in a historic castle grounds.
William I of Egmont commissioned the first chapel in 1229 and received official consecration from the Bishop of Utrecht that same year. After its destruction, the chapel was rebuilt and adapted several times to meet changing community needs.
The chapel displays stained glass windows created by skilled craftsmen after its 1633 restoration, funded by different Dutch cities and communities.
The chapel today serves primarily as a wedding venue and has been managed by the Slotkapel Restoration Foundation since 1987. Visitors should know it functions as an active event space, so access may be limited depending on scheduled celebrations.
A ship model handcrafted by sexton Jacob Krans Sieuwers in the 19th century remains visible inside the chapel today. This handmade work shows the skilled craftsmanship from an earlier period and reflects the community's connection to the maritime history of the region.
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