Protestant church of Drogeham
| Protestant church of Drogeham Saint Nicholas church | |
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 Church of Drogeham | |
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| 53°12′08″N 6°06′36″E / 53.2023°N 6.1101°ECoordinates: 53°12′08″N 6°06′36″E / 53.2023°N 6.1101°E | |
| History | |
| Dedication | Before the Reformation, to Saint Nicholas |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Brick |
The Protestant church of Drogeham or Saint Nicholas church[1] is a church in Drogeham, Netherlands. The current church was built in 1876 on the site of an older church build in the 13th century.[1] The church is built against the 13th century tower of the old church and on top of the tower it is a gable roof.[1] The old church was a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint Nicholas but became a Protestant church after the Protestant Reformation.
The church located on Tsjerkebuorren 4.[2] and is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 7042 and is rated with a very high historical value.[3]
References[]
- ^ a b c Alle middeleeuwse kerken: van Harlingen tot Wilhelmshaven, P Karstkarel, p. 91
- ^ "historischekerken.nl". Retrieved 2010-10-19.
- ^ "kich.nl (Kennisinfrastructuur Cultuurhistorie)". Retrieved 2010-10-19.
Categories:
- Achtkarspelen
- Churches in Friesland
- Rijksmonuments in Friesland
- Protestant churches in the Netherlands