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Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1040/00/00 Bernold, Bishop of Utrecht Vocation St John's Church is founded by Bishop Bernold and dedicated to John the Baptist.
1280/00/00 After a large burns through Utrecht in 1279, a wooden barrel vault is constructed in the nave and transept at Janskerk. The painted vault is still largely preserved.
1538/00/00 From 1508 to 1539, the Romanesque choir with crypt is replaced by the current Gothic style choir with side chapels, presumably designed by Willem van Noort.
1674/08/01 A strong summer storm brings hail and wind to Utrecht, damaging the facade of Janskerk. Low Countries Storm of 1674
1681/00/00 The damaged Romanesque facade is demolished and replaced by a simple new facade designed by Ghijsbert Theunisz van Vianen.

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Particulars for St John's Church, Utrecht:
Area of Significance Architecture
Sight Category Building
Building Type Church
Architectural Style Gothic
Era Medieval Europe
Area of Significance Religion
Historic Use Religious Property
Architectural Style Romanesque




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