Our Lady’s Church in Kapeldal – A Forgotten Roadside Chapel in Scenic Surroundings
In the picturesque valley of Kapeldal west of Harre lie the remains of Our Lady’s Church – a medieval roadside chapel that once served travelers heading toward Sallingsund. The church was strategically located by a sunken road, shaped over centuries by cart wheels and rainwater, leading down to the Limfjord.
Described by local historian H.C. Strandgaard in 1868 and excavated by archaeologists in 1929, the Romanesque church consisted of a nave and chancel, built from granite and monk bricks, and measured 21 meters in length. Traces of a forecourt or graveyard suggest its role as a resting place for wayfarers.
After the road was rerouted, the church lost its significance and was eventually abandoned. Today, the site is cleared of vegetation, but all stone materials have disappeared – reused in local buildings in the early 1900s. A visit to Kapeldal offers a quiet journey into Salling’s medieval past and the stories etched into the landscape.
