Brenkhausen
Community ID:
1304
Alternate Names:
Gottesthal, Vallis Dei
Diocese:
Paderborn
Region:
Niedersachsen, district Borken
Medieval Location:
The community was founded frist in Ottbergen and moved to S. Aegidienkirche in Brueckenfeld bei Hoexter in 1235. In 1246 it moved to Brenkhausen.
Dedication:
S. Mary
Date Founded:
1234
Date Terminated:
1803
Religious Order:
Cistercian/ Benedictine since 1601
Rule:
Benedictine
Foundation Information:
The community was founded in 1234 by abbot Hermann of Corvey with sisters from the Katharinenkloster by Eisenach.
Manuscript Sources:
The archives are located in the archives of Corvey.
Secondary Sources:
Miscellaneous Information:
In 1601 this convent was transferred to Benedictine women of the Bursfeld congregation.
Admin. Notes:
Needs more research
Contributors:
June Mecham
Date Started:
1234
Date Finished:
1803
Length:
541
