Mårup Kirke - Nature vs Man

Posted 20/Oct 2009 at 09:59
by woutervanvliet in Earth & Nature with 3 comments read by 14 people

Over the past many years, nature has been eating it's way into the Danish westcoast. Especially noticable around Hjørring - there where once was Mårup kirke. Now, only the walls remain.

The church was built in the 13th century - far away from the coastline. But since then wind and water have been taking their toll with two to three meters of land falling down onto the beach every year.

Yes, falling down. It's not enough that the sea is getting closer. A meters high drop awaits the grass, dirt and an occosional skeleton from the church's old graveyard.

The upper half of the church has been taken off now for reasons concerning safety and preservations. And with about 10 meters of land remaining, it won't be long before the sea has taken so much of the land that the whole church needs to be taken down.

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by woutervanvliet likes a lot
5 months

It's so impressive to stand there and see nature literally eating it's way into Denmark. As I've been told, the land is getting larger on the westcoast.
by BeetleRed likes a lot
5 months

Such a shame. Perhaps some sticks and extra sand can resolve the problem. I can come and dig if you like dude
by marius likes a lot
5 months

Unfortunately the sticks and sand solution has been tried. But no, it's just nature that's winning. And such am amazing scenery it creates!