From Romanesque to Gothic - the oldest brick churches in Southern Jutland

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In the 12th century, the brick-firing technique also spread northward, and during the Middle Ages it became a very important part of Danish architecture and culture. Come join the archaeologists at work and hear about Southern Jutland's diverse cultural history and a look out at a larger world. Thursday 8 October at 19-20.30 From Romanesque to Gothic - the oldest brick churches in Southern Jutland. Southern Jutland is Denmark's border with the greater Europe, and cultural impulses, technology and know-how naturally pass through the borderland and further north. In the 12th century, the brick-firing technique also spread northward, and during the Middle Ages became a very important part of Danish architecture and culture. Who brought brick to the Nordic countries is uncertain, but the Church's global network undoubtedly played a significant role, and in Southern Jutland it is also clear that the majority of brick buildings from the 12th and 13th centuries were churches. - Date: 8 October 2026 - Time: 19:00–20:30 - Venue: Museum Sønderjylland - Arkæologi Haderslev - Address: Dalgade 7, Haderslev, Denmark - Admission: From DKK 90