Protestant_church_of_Oentsjerk

Protestant church of Oentsjerk

Protestant church of Oentsjerk

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The Protestant church of Oentsjerk or Saint Mary church[1] is a medieval religious building in Oentsjerk, Friesland, Netherlands.

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The church was built c. 1230 out of red brick and has a tower from the 14th century.[1] On the West gallery is a monumental Pipe organ, built in 1871 by P. van Oeckelen[1] The church was originally a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint Mary but became a Protestant church after the Protestant Reformation. It is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 35658.[2] The building is located on the Wijnserdijk 9.[3]


References

  1. Alle middeleeuwse kerken: van Harlingen tot Wilhelmshaven, P Karstkarel, p. 225
  2. "kich.nl (Kennisinfrastructuur Cultuurhistorie)". Retrieved 2010-10-20.
  3. "historischekerken.nl". Retrieved 2010-03-30.



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