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Protestant church in Meerssen.

Interesting neo-church with tower, built 1894-1895, replacing a burnt down church. (See also below the interesting description by the SKKN, in which however no further description of the important Bakker and Timmenga organ is given).

The Reformed Church consists of a simple 16th century nave, rebuilt in 1611. The choir has been demolished. Interior: niches under the windows. Oak pulpit (17th century). The steeply sloping 14th century tower has three sections. On either side of the pointed arch above the entrance are niches with brick trefoils, which also appear on a frieze of the round staircase tower, the masonry of which is enlivened with glazed heads. The buttresses were probably added in the 16th century, the bell storey was raised and the entrance was changed. The stone vault in the tower has been broken out; its wall columns are provided with small capitals. Bell tower with clock by Johannes Burgerhuys, 1613, diam. 70 cm. Lower in the tower, in a clock case, is a mechanical tower clock, according to the nameplate: B. Eijsbouts, 1922, decommissioned.

This church is listed as a National Monument of the Netherlands. Since the Reformation, Noordwolde has been part of the combination Steggerda, Vinkega, Noordwolde and Boijl. The then minister lived in Noordwolde. In 1727, the municipality of Steggerda, Vinkega and got its own minister. In 1860, the municipality of Boijl also became independent. (Source: Information board at the church)

Neo-church with a tower from 1866. It was built to replace an older church. This church is listed as a National Monument of the Netherlands.

The Reformed Church because of the two-manual organ made in 1858 by H. Knipscheer. The instrument has ten registers and a free pedal. The pedal is a modern extension from 1968 and is not protected.

Built on the site of a church building from 1646. This previous church building was demolished due to dilapidation. In 1900 the current church was completed. There are plans to decommission the church by 2025 at the latest by the Protestant Community Phiipinne-Sas of Gent-Sluiskil, which this church is part of, together with another church in Sluiskil due to the high costs of renovating the church. The church is also used as a daycare center.

When the Protestant Church of Noardburgum was formed, it was decided to continue using the Dutch Reformed Church as a Protestant church and to sell off the Protestant Church. This church is listed as a National Monument of the Netherlands.

Built to replace "Het Lokaal" from 1889. Modern church with tower.

Beautifully situated church with tower from 1671. Expanded several times. Especially from the churchyard clearly visible.