The white, stone church was built in a cruciform design around the year 1037 using plans drawn up by an unknown architect.

[7] Other literature indicates that the creation of the church was begun around 1200, and designed with pointed arches in early Gothic architecture.

The accident occurred when there arose panic in the crowded church and several people were trampled to death.

[11] The choir and the east wall were demolished in 1848 and they were replaced by a large cross-shaped extension.

In 1872, the church was struck by lightning and the subsequent fire in the building caused some damage to the roof which had to be rebuilt.