Posted October 17, 20159 yr St. Bendt's Church is a church in Ringsted, Denmark. Red brick is one of the most common building materials in Denmark. The technique to produce red bricks arrived in Denmark around year 1160. St. Bendt's Church in Ringsted was one of the first red brick churches in Scandinavia. In year 1170 the church was dedicated with great ceremony to Saint Bendt (Benedict of Nursia). The church is built in Romanesque style and houses the tombs of Saint Knud Lavard and many of Denmark´s earlier kings, queens and noblemen. This layout shows the dedication of the church in year 1170. Saint Knud Lavard was canonized during the dedication of the church in year 1170. Saint Knud Lavard (1096-1131) was a very successful and popular Duke of Schleswig. He was the son of King Erik I of Denmark and a an obvious successor to the Danish throne. But he never became king because he was killed by his cousin Magnus. His death provoked a long and bloody civil war. A week after his death his son Valdemar the Great (1131-1182) was born. In year 1157 Valdemar won the civil war and became king of Denmark. The fate of Knud Lavard and his son’s victory formed the background for his canonisation in 1170. During the dedication of the church Valdemar the Great's oldest son Knud VI (1163-1202) was proclaimed co-regent together with his father. Therefore the 7-year-old boy is sitting on a throne with a crown on his head next to his father. The real church can be seen here: More photos of my MOC can be seen here: https://www.flickr.c...157659941927972 .
October 17, 20159 yr Great job Lasse! Apart from that 'pope' the others seems to be enjoying the skeleton quite much ;)
October 18, 20159 yr Awesome job! The curved tower is fantastic and I really like the meandering nature of the path. Edited October 18, 20159 yr by mediumsnowman
October 24, 20159 yr Magnificent recreation! Your rounded roof design is quite effective, and the brick texture of the walls is excellent
October 25, 20159 yr A beautiful build, and thank you for the history behind it. Very clean and professional. Huge thumbs up to a great historical and architectural build! :thumbup: :thumbup:
October 29, 20159 yr Nicely done! I enjoyed the history behind it and you captured the shape of the church perfectly.
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