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Detmold District

Kreis Minden-Lübbecke
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Wittekindsberg Cross Church Archaeological Site

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Detmold District

Kreis Minden-Lübbecke
Minden

Wittekindsberg Cross Church Archaeological Site

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Wittekindsberg Cross Church Archaeological Site

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  • Location: Minden, Kreis Minden-Lübbecke, Detmold District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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    February 7, 2021

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    Old cruciform church in a locked glass building, everything can be admired and protected.
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    March 2, 2018

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    In the year 1996 one discovered a Bodendenkmal on the Wittekindsberg. The excavations soon brought to light foundations that indicated a cross-shaped building, a so-called central building.
    In Europe, there …
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    May 18, 2017

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    The cruciform church is the remains of the walls of a central building from the 10th century.
    The floor plan in the form of a Greek cross is absolutely symmetrical.
    The builder was probably Bishop Milo von Minden.
    Of the only four known buildings of this type, only the Holy Cross Chapel in Trier is still preserved, which makes this find a rarity. The remains of the wall are therefore protected since 2003 by a glass protective structure.
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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Location: Minden, Kreis Minden-Lübbecke, Detmold District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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