Former Protestant church of Eastermar

The former Protestant church of Eastermar was a church that stood in It Heechsân, Eastermar, Netherlands. It was demolished in 1868. Today only the medieval tower from the 13th century remains.[1] The church is located far out of the center of the village on the Torenlaan 11[2] and is surrounded by a graveyard. Next to the tower stands a grave diggers building.[3]

Former Protestant church of Eastermar
Church of Eastermar
53.1853°N 6.0703°E / 53.1853; 6.0703
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The mechanical clockwork in the tower was made by the Gebr. van Bergen from Midwolda, Groningen in 1924.[1] It is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 35666 and is rated with a very high historical value.[1]

  • Church and graveyard
  • Drawing of the church by Jacobus Stellingwerff from 1721
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References
  1. "kich.nl (Kennisinfrastructuur Cultuurhistorie)". Retrieved 2010-03-31.
  2. "historischekerken.nl". Retrieved 2010-03-30.
  3. "pkn-eastermar.nl". Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2011-01-13.
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