Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: St. Martin

Salamanca is a "real city" with a population of more than 140.000 inhabitants. Under Roman and Visigothic rule called “Helmantica,” the city developed into an important trading center. In the 8th century, Salamanca was taken by the Moors, but in 939 it became Christian again as a result of the Battle of Simancas. Salamanca became a border town to the Islamic south of the Iberian Peninsula and was subsequently exposed to constant attacks, which resulted in depopulation and only after the conquest of Toledo by Alfonso VI. León's rule ended in 1085. In 1102 the period of repopulation began. The Christian new settlers rose against Castile-León in 1162 and called on Portugal for help in 1163, which occupied Salamanca for two years. Salamanca experienced its heyday in the 16th century. In 1524, the construction of the church and monastery of San Esteban began and at the same time, the new cathedral was built. St. Martin was built in the 12th century on the initiative of Count Martín Fernández. The Romanesque portal on the south side is decorated with archivolts. In a niche, there is a relief depicting the scene of Saint Martin sharing his tunic with a poor man. The delivery heroes spend their lunchbreak here.

Salamanca is a "real city" with a population of more than 140.000 inhabitants. Under Roman and Visigothic rule called “Helmantica,” the city developed into an important trading center. In the 8th century, Salamanca was taken by the Moors, but in 939 it became Christian again as a result of the Battle of Simancas. Salamanca became a border town to the Islamic south of the Iberian Peninsula and was subsequently exposed to constant attacks, which resulted in depopulation and only after the conquest of Toledo by Alfonso VI. León's rule ended in 1085. In 1102 the period of repopulation began. The Christian new settlers rose against Castile-León in 1162 and called on Portugal for help in 1163, which occupied Salamanca for two years. Salamanca experienced its heyday in the 16th century. In 1524, the construction of the church and monastery of San Esteban began and at the same time, the new cathedral was built. The old cathedral, together with the adjacent larger new cathedral, is the episcopal church. The construction of the Romanesque-early Gothic basilica began around 1150. The work continued well into the 13th century. The cathedral school was founded in 1174, from which the University of Salamanca emerged in 1218. The church is a cruciform basilica. The nave is 52 m long and 16.70 m high. All three naves close with semicircular apses. The left transept arm was cut off during the construction of the new cathedral. Most of the Gothic wall painting has been preserved. Here is St. Martin.

The area around Lübeck, today a large city with a population of more than 200,000, had been settled by Slavs since the 7th century. Slavs had a settlement north of the present city called "Liubice", which was razed by the pagan Rani tribe in 1128. 15 years later Adolf II, Count of Schauenburg and Holstein, founded the modern town as a German settlement on the river island of Bucu. He built a new castle, first mentioned as existing in 1147. Adolf II had to cede the castle to the Duke of Saxony, Henry the Lion, in 1158. After Henry's fall from power in 1181, the town became an Imperial city. Emperor Barbarossa ordained that the city should have a ruling council of 20 members. With the council dominated by merchants, trade interests shaped Lübeck's politics for centuries. In the 14th century, Lübeck became the "Queen of the Hanseatic League", being by far the largest and most powerful member of that medieval trade organization. In 1375, Emperor Charles IV named Lübeck one of the five "Glories of the Empire", a title shared with Venice, Rome, Pisa, and Florence. Conflicts about trading privileges resulted in fighting between Lübeck (with the Hanseatic League) and Denmark and Norway – with varying outcome. While Lübeck and the Hanseatic League prevailed in conflicts in 1435 and 1512, Lübeck lost when it became involved in a civil war that raged in Denmark from 1534 to 1536. From then on Lübeck's power slowly declined. The city remained neutral in the Thirty Years' War, but the devastation from the decades-long war and the new transatlantic orientation of European trade caused the Hanseatic League – and thus Lübeck with it – to decline in importance. However, Lübeck still remained an important trading town on the Baltic Sea. St. Aegidien was first mentioned in 1227. There may have even been an earlier wooden church between 1172 and 1182 under Bishop Heinrich I of Brussels, who had been abbot of the monastery of St. Aegidien in Braunschweig. The church, which originally had a single nave displays the typical features of brick Gothic architecture. The interior of the church, after the completion of the structure, has also been changed by regular renewals and renovations over the centuries, one of the oldest surviving of which took place in 1645. Saint Martin cutting his cloak in two. The beggar has lost his feet. Note the "soles" of the beggar's orthotics.

It is known, that in Greding iron ore was being processed already very early. Around 700 the area was an important production site for the metal weapons. Karl Martell invaded Bavaria around 725 and around 750 Pippin placed the diocese of Eichstätt under Carolingian administration. Duke Tassilo III. from Bavaria was deposed by Charlemagne in 788 and Bavaria came under Frankish-Carolingian administration. Around 900 Greding is a Franconian royal court, awarded by the Carolingians as a fief to the local Counts. After a feud between the Counts and the later Emperor Heinrich II in 1033 Greding came into the possession of the Bishop of Eichstätt. Under his influence, the erection of St. Martin starts. The bottom five floors of the tower date from the 11th century. In the early Gothic period, the tower was raised by one floor. The similarity of the tower with that of the cathedral in Eichstätt is obvious. A smaller, single-nave church belonged to the tower. The other parts of the Romanesque basilica were built in the middle of the 12th century. During the secularization, the church was sold to a farmer who used it as a stable and barn. The wall was whitewashed with lime. In 1826 it was purchased back and the church got renovated again. In the early 20th century, the murals under the lime layer were exposed. The fresco of St. Martin is dated to mid 15th century. Here the beggar is equipped with a crutch.

It is known, that in Greding iron ore was being processed already very early. Around 700 the area was an important production site for the metal weapons. Karl Martell invaded Bavaria around 725 and around 750 Pippin placed the diocese of Eichstätt under Carolingian administration. Duke Tassilo III. from Bavaria was deposed by Charlemagne in 788 and Bavaria came under Frankish-Carolingian administration. Around 900 Greding is a Franconian royal court, awarded by the Carolingians as a fief to the local Counts. After a feud between the Counts and the later Emperor Heinrich II in 1033 Greding came into the possession of the Bishop of Eichstätt. Under his influence, the erection of St. Martin starts. The bottom five floors of the tower date from the 11th century. In the early Gothic period, the tower was raised by one floor. The similarity of the tower with that of the cathedral in Eichstätt is obvious. A smaller, single-nave church belonged to the tower. The other parts of the Romanesque basilica were built in the middle of the 12th century. During the secularization, the church was sold to a farmer who used it as a stable and barn. The wall was whitewashed with lime. In 1826 it was purchased back and the church got renovated again. In the early 20th century, the murals under the lime layer were exposed. The murals of St. Martin were created at different times. The large apse mural is from the time the basilica was built.

It is known, that in Greding iron ore was being processed already very early. Around 700 the area was an important production site for the metal weapons. Karl Martell invaded Bavaria around 725 and around 750 Pippin placed the diocese of Eichstätt under Carolingian administration. Duke Tassilo III. from Bavaria was deposed by Charlemagne in 788 and Bavaria came under Frankish-Carolingian administration. Around 900 Greding is a Franconian royal court, awarded by the Carolingians as a fief to the local Counts. After a feud between the Counts and the later Emperor Heinrich II in 1033 Greding came into the possession of the Bishop of Eichstätt. Under his influence, the erection of St. Martin starts. The bottom five floors of the tower date from the 11th century. In the early Gothic period, the tower was raised by one floor. The similarity of the tower with that of the cathedral in Eichstätt is obvious. A smaller, single-nave church belonged to the tower. The other parts of the Romanesque basilica were built in the middle of the 12th century. During the secularization, the church was sold to a farmer who used it as a stable and barn. The wall was whitewashed with lime. In 1826 it was purchased back and the church got renovated again. In the early 20th century, the murals under the lime layer were exposed. The murals of St. Martin were created at different times. The large apse mural is from the time the basilica was built.

It is known, that in Greding iron ore was being processed already very early. Around 700 the area was an important production site for the metal weapons. Karl Martell invaded Bavaria around 725 and around 750 Pippin placed the diocese of Eichstätt under Carolingian administration. Duke Tassilo III. from Bavaria was deposed by Charlemagne in 788 and Bavaria came under Frankish-Carolingian administration. Around 900 Greding is a Franconian royal court, awarded by the Carolingians as a fief to the local Counts. After a feud between the Counts and the later Emperor Heinrich II in 1033 Greding came into the possession of the Bishop of Eichstätt. Until the 1950s the cemetery around St. Martin was the only cemetery in Greding. The basement of the Michaelskapelle next to the church served as an ossuary, which contains the bones of around 2500 deceased.

It is known, that in Greding iron ore was being processed already very early. Around 700 the area was an important production site for the metal weapons. Karl Martell invaded Bavaria around 725 and around 750 Pippin placed the diocese of Eichstätt under Carolingian administration. Duke Tassilo III. from Bavaria was deposed by Charlemagne in 788 and Bavaria came under Frankish-Carolingian administration. Around 900 Greding is a Franconian royal court, awarded by the Carolingians as a fief to the local Counts. After a feud between the Counts and the later Emperor Heinrich II in 1033 Greding came into the possession of the Bishop of Eichstätt. Under his influence, the erection of St. Martin starts. The bottom five floors of the tower date from the 11th century. In the early Gothic period, the tower was raised by one floor. The similarity of the tower with that of the cathedral in Eichstätt is obvious. A smaller, single-nave church belonged to the tower. The other parts of the Romanesque basilica were built in the middle of the 12th century. During the secularization, the church was sold to a farmer who used it as a stable and barn. The wall was whitewashed with lime. In 1826 it was purchased back and the church got renovated again. In the early 20th century, the murals under the lime layer were exposed.

It is known, that in Greding iron ore was being processed already very early. Around 700 the area was an important production site for the metal weapons. Karl Martell invaded Bavaria around 725 and around 750 Pippin placed the diocese of Eichstätt under Carolingian administration. Duke Tassilo III. from Bavaria was deposed by Charlemagne in 788 and Bavaria came under Frankish-Carolingian administration. Around 900 Greding is a Franconian royal court, awarded by the Carolingians as a fief to the local Counts. After a feud between the Counts and the later Emperor Heinrich II in 1033 Greding came into the possession of the Bishop of Eichstätt. Under his influence, the erection of St. Martin starts. The bottom five floors of the tower date from the 11th century. In the early Gothic period, the tower was raised by one floor. The similarity of the tower with that of the cathedral in Eichstätt is obvious. A smaller, single-nave church belonged to the tower. The other parts of the Romanesque basilica were built in the middle of the 12th century. During the secularization, the church was sold to a farmer who used it as a stable and barn. The wall was whitewashed with lime. In 1826 it was purchased back and the church got renovated again. In the early 20th century, the murals under the lime layer were exposed.

There are two theories around the founding of this church. One connects it to the Lords of Montauroux, who owned the area, the other connects it to the influence of Norman or Breton monks, claiming the 12th/13th century church was built by monks from Brittany. This would explain, why the near chapel (see prev. uploads) was dedicated to (Breton) Saint Méen. In 1923, when restoration work carried out in the south side chapel, fresco paintings were found.

Raumland is since 1975 part of Bad Berleburg. It is mentioned already around 800. The church of Raumland was dedicated to St. Martin, what could be a trace of Franconian origin. Probably founded by early missionaries, local traditions connect it to St. Boniface. In the 9th century it was the first parish in the area. The late Romanesque hall church of today was built in the middle of the 13th century. Recent excavations proved, that it is probably the third church on this spot. During renovations the 1980s these frescoes were discovered under the plaster. They are dated to the second half of the 15th century.

Raumland is since 1975 part of Bad Berleburg. It is mentioned already around 800. The church of Raumland was dedicated to St. Martin, what could be a trace of Franconian origin. Probably founded by early missionaries, local traditions connect it to St. Boniface. In the 9th century, it was the first parish in the area. The late Romanesque hall church of today was built in the middle of the 13th century. Recent excavations proved, that it is probably the third church on this spot. Here is the nave, seen from the gallery.

Raumland is since 1975 part of Bad Berleburg. It is mentioned already around 800. The church of Raumland was dedicated to St. Martin, what could be a trace of Franconian origin. Probably founded be early missionaries, local traditions connect it to St. Boniface. In the 9th century it was the first parish in the area . The late Romanesque hall church of today was built in the middle of the 13th century. Recent excavations proved, that it is probably the third church on this spot.

Raumland is since 1975 part of Bad Berleburg. It is mentioned already around 800. The church of Raumland was dedicated to St. Martin, what could be a trace of Franconian origin. Probably founded be early missionaries, local traditions connect it to St. Boniface. In the 9th century it was the first parish in the area . The late Romanesque hall church of today was built in the middle of the 13th century. Recent excavations proved, that it is probably the third church on this spot. The retaining wall was erected in 1730. It is covered by slate. Slate was mined here already in the 16th century. The mines thrived in the 19th century, generating about 400 jobs here. One of the mines is today open for visitors.

A document issued by the Diocese of Minden in 1025 refers to this place as "Nyge Borg" (new castle). The settlement got fortified and in 1225 it became a "civitas", when the Counts of Hoya granted the city rights. The major reason for this development was its location at a convenient ford in the Weser River, leading to multiple trade routes radiating from the location. A Romanesque church existed here within the 12th century, already in 1237 a pastor is known here. This church got replaced by St. Martin a late Gothic brick church. Stones of the predeccessing church got reused in the outer walls of the hall church. The cross shaped basilica got consecrated in 1441 or 1451. In the 1960s the interior got renovated and the gallery and the neo Gothic pulpit were removed. The new altar is adorned with sandstone figures of the Twelve Apostles created around 1520 in the studio of the "Master of Osnabrück". They had been removed from the church in 1830/31 and "got lost". In 1987 they returned to St. Martin after a joint fundraising organised by the church and the City of Nienburg saved them from an auction in London. The 12 Apostles returned home again.

A document issued by the Diocese of Minden in 1025 refers to this place as "Nyge Borg" (new castle). The settlement got fortified and in 1225 it became a "civitas", when the Counts of Hoya granted the city rights. The major reason for this development was its location at a convenient ford in the Weser River, leading to multiple trade routes radiating from the location. A Romanesque church existed here within the 12th century, already in 1237 a pastor is known here. This church got replaced by St. Martin a late Gothic brick church. Stones of the predeccessing church got reused in the outer walls of the hall church. The cross shaped basilica got consecrated in 1441 or 1451. In the 1960s the interior got renovated and the gallery and the neo Gothic pulpit were removed. During the restoration work some late Gothic murals under the ceiling were discovered and got restored. Here are David and Goliath.

A document issued by the Diocese of Minden in 1025 refers to this place as "Nyge Borg" (new castle). The settlement got fortified and in 1225 it became a "civitas", when the Counts of Hoya granted the city rights. The major reason for this development was its location at a convenient ford in the Weser River, leading to multiple trade routes radiating from the location. A Romanesque church existed here within the 12th century, already in 1237 a pastor is known here. This church got replaced by St. Martin a late Gothic brick church. Stones of the predeccessing church got reused in the outer walls of the hall church. The cross shaped basilica got consecrated in 1441 or 1451. In the 1960s the interior got renovated. The gallery and the neo Gothic pulpit were removed. During the restoration work some late Gothic murals were discovered under the ceiling and got restored.

A document issued by the Diocese of Minden in 1025 refers to this place as "Nyge Borg" (new castle). The settlement got fortified and in 1225 it became a "civitas", when the Counts of Hoya granted the city rights. The major reason for this development was its location at a convenient ford in the Weser River, leading to multiple trade routes radiating from the location. A Romanesque church existed in the center of Nienburg within the 12th century, already in 1237 a pastor is known here. This church got replaced by St. Martin a late Gothic brick church. Stones of the predeccessing church got reused in the outer walls of the hall church. The cross shaped basilica got consecrated in 1441 or 1451. The sandstone base of the dominating tower (73 meters) dates back to the 13th century. The original tower was badly damaged during the Thirty Years' War and was replaced tower after the war. In 1896, this tower got replaced by the neo-Gothic tower.