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Evangelische Kirche, Schnaus

Evangelische Kirche in Schnaus
Evangelische Kirche, Schnaus

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Eingang der Evangelische Kirche in Schnaus
The Protestant church is located in Schnaus.

Description

History

First mentioned in 1480. The patron saint was St. Sebastian, Mary Magdalene and St. Jörg, but in 1522 St. Mary Magdalene came first. 1520 New building with three altars and rededication. The perimeter walls of the nave and the tower belong to the older building.

specifications

East-facing church consisting of a rectangular nave and a choir closed on three sides. The disposition suggests that the perimeter walls of the nave, as well as the tower, are older than the choir. Pointed arch windows with simple traceries. On the western front, the round-arched, late Gothic portal.
The tower: On the north side made of irregular masonry. Timbered bell room with tent roof.

equipment

On the north wall a wall tabernacle. The pulpit, a polygon body with corner columns.
Communion pot: Prismatic screw jug 1796.Bells
: Around 1510-1520 and 1932 with inscriptions.

(Text entered by: Regiun Surselva)

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Evangelische Kirche, Schnaus

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