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Protestantse Kerk

Hooge Zwaluwe, NL

Dutch Reformed Church. Built in 1639-1641 with the support of Prince Frederik, restored in 1859, completely burned down in 1910 and modified during reconstruction, restored in 1951 after war damage. In plan a Greek cross with short arms, which, in elevation, connect with lean-to roofs against the higher square central section. Open dome on the pyramidal roof from 1912. Buttresses with inward-turning exterior, windows with pointed arches. Oak pulpit in Louis XV style, from around 1760, originating from the church of Zevenbergse Hoek. Mechanical tower clock, firm De Klok, 1956.

Protestantse Kerk

Offingawier, NL

This church is listed as a Municipal Monument of the Netherlands.

Protestantse Kerk

Sluipwijk, NL

The church in Sluipwijk on the 's-Gravenbroekseweg dates from 1862/1863. It replaced a 16th century church, which was so dilapidated around 1860 that it had to be demolished. The tower on the church is of a later date, from 1883.

Protestantse Kerk

Nijland, NL

In the churchyard stands the large mid-15th century village church with a somewhat younger tower raised in 1615. On the south side entrance gate with inscription about tower restoration 1664. Carved corbels in the choir closure. Internal wooden barrel vault, against which a stucco vault was placed in the nave in 1870. The original vault is still visible in the separated choir. Pulpit from 1659 with baptismal fence and baptismal font on arm. Organ gallery with carved panels. Organ with main work and lower positive, made around 1840 by W. van Gruisen. Under the wooden floor on gravestone by Vincent Lucas 1550 and a 17th century carved gravestone. In one of the windows small pieces of stained glass with representations of an ox. This church is listed as a National Monument of the Netherlands.

Protestantse Kerk

Hummelo, NL

Dutch Reformed Church. Neo-Gothic hall church with pointed arch windows and square, brick tower, on which octagonal lantern. The church, built in 1838, has a portal with pilasters and entablature, original doors and fanlight against the front facade. On the site a cast iron village pump from the third quarter of the 19th century, which is owned by the Municipality of Hummelo and Keppel. Single manual organ, made in 1883 by E. Leichel in a mid-19th century case that was extended on both sides. Mechanical tower clock Van Bergen, Heiligerlee, 1901, later equipped with electric winding.

Protestantse Kerk

Moerdijk, NL

Dutch Reformed Church. Simple hall building from 1815. Bell tower with clock by Bakker and Pootman, diam. 45 cm. The first Reformed Church, on the Zwaluwsedijk, was destroyed during the war in 1944. A new Reformed Church was built on the Grintweg in 1953, based on a design by C. van der Bom. After the formation of the PKN community, the last service was held in that church on 21 August 2005. This church is listed as a National Monument of the Netherlands.

Protestantse Kerk

Schaarsbergen, NL

Simple neoclassical hall church with facade tower. Internally gently curved wooden barrel vault.

Protestantse Kerk

Sintjohannesga, NL

Replaced the church destroyed by fire in 1961 .

Protestantse Kerk

Nieuwolda, NL

Reformed Church and tower on churchyard. Single-nave church building with three-sided closure, according to the inscription above the entrance on the west side built in 1718 and provided with a tower in 1765. In the church pulpit with carved panels between fluted columns on the tub, cartouche on which coat rack knob, sounding board and stairs. all benches from the construction period with knobs. In the tower bells from 1775 and 1812. Organ by JF Wenthin 1785 on a swivelled balustrade with lectern.

Protestantse Kerk

Nieuw-Vossemeer, NL

Dutch Reformed Church. Hall building from 1649, restored and provided with a new front facade in 1849. Above the facade a bell tower. Along the side walls buttresses, pointed arch windows with bevelled jambs and natural stone sills with drip moulding profile. Interior: flat ceiling. Bell tower with clock by J. Burgerhuys, 1652.

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