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Gereformeerde Kerk

Haastrecht, NL

Interesting reconstruction church with tower.

Gereformeerde Kerk

Anna Jacobapolder, NL

Former stew, now out of use. The local Reformed Church was founded in 1878. In 1895 a new church building was put into use.

Gereformeerde Kerk

Lioessens, NL

Characteristic Reformed church building with tower.

Gereformeerde Kerk

Ommen, NL

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

Gereformeerde Kerk

Den Bommel, NL

Hall church in neo-Romanesque style. Restored and renovated in 1955. A roof turret and (behind the church) a consistory were added at that time.

Gereformeerde Kerk

Lopik, NL

Replaced the Reformed Church from 1893. Rectangular hall church, built in 1962-1963 by the architect Minderhoud. On the roof an open bell tower crowned by a fish. In 1989 extended with service rooms. Organ by A. Hunter from 1878, originating from Ipswich and placed in this church in 1987.

Gereformeerde Kerk

Hellendoorn, NL

Interesting modern church with freestanding bell tower. Replaced the earlier church in the former station.

Gereformeerde Kerk

Nieuwe Pekela, NL

Church hall in neo-Gothic forms. Expansion with a tower in 1940.

Gereformeerde Kerk (Vrijgemaakt)

Leens, NL

Modern church without tower. Built as Reformed Church (Liberated), since merger in 2023 NGK.

Gereformeerde Kerk (Vrijgemaakt)

Blije, NL

Built as Reformed Church (Liberated), after merger in 2023 NGK

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