Project

St. Mary's church, Ellwangen, Germany

Client

Catholic parish, St. Vitus, Ellwangen,
Germany

Peter und Lochner,
Beratende Ingenieure für Bauwesen GmbH

Description

Investigation of fractures in the vaults of the church, assessment of the structural safety, preparation of the measures

The church originated in the year 1427. During the following years the church was subject to several modifications. The gothic architecture of the early 1500 is very well preserved on the outer walls of the choir. Around 1633 the church was modified to a 3-nave structure. Above the mid- and the side-naves cross-vaults out of bricks were installed. From this time dates the octagonal, baroque upper part of the tower.