Torup Kirke, Hundested
Facts and practical information
For other uses, see Torup Church.Torup Church is located in the village of Torup between Melby and Hundested in northern Zealand.
The south wall with the two Romanesque windows around the porch is where the original 12th-century building is most evident. The bell tower dates from around 1200 and was partially rebuilt in 1839. The interior of one of the Romanesque windows contains well-preserved frescoes dating from around 1250.
The church crucifix is unique in Northern Europe. The face bears Semitic features. During restoration, a note with the artist's name and the date of its execution in 1320 was found in the main shell.
The extension to the north dates from 1746. It was built by Christian VI for the use of the cavalry soldiers stationed in the area. In the east wall is a tombstone from 1535, of Kirstine Skave and her son, Niels Trolle, a brother of Herluf Trolle.
In Torup Parish is also Lynæs Church.
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