There are numerous German villages with the name of Heuchelheim. This one is located Middle Hessen along the Lahn River, and since 16 March 2019 its official name has been Heuchelheim an der Lahn.
During the era of the Holy Roman Empire (1604-1806), Heuchelheim an der Lahn was part of the Landgrafschaft [Duchy] of Hessen-Darmstadt.
Today, Heuchelheim an der Lahn is administratively part of the city of Gießen.
Church
A wooden chapel dating to around 900 has been located in Heuchelheim. It was dedicated to St. Martin, the Franconian national saint. A new church building was constructed in the 13th century that was originally dedicated to Mary & Saints George & Valentine. It was renovated in the 15th century and the dedication to St. Martin was restored. A new nave was constructed in 1512. The balconies were added in 1592. Following a collapse of the tower, the current spire was reconstructed in 1613.
During a renovation in 1925-1926, original wall paintings were uncovered and restored. The most recent renovation was completed in 2009.
- Heuchelheim an der Lahn (German Wikipedia)
- Heuchelheim 5) Kr. Giessen (Meyer's Gazetteer)
- Martinskirche (Heuchelheim) (German Wikipedia)
Martinskirche in Heuchelheim (2013).
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Interior of Martinskirche in Heuchelheim (2013).
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