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Brick church from the early 16th century; modified in the 17th century. Three-aisled layout with internal wooden trusses. Single-manual organ made in 1920 by the firm P. van Dam. Bell frame with a bell by S. Butendiic, 15th century, diam. 51.5 cm.

Reformed Church. Fairly wide church, the north facade of which dates back to the 13th century, and the west facade, which was bricked up in the 20th century (1924), consists of even older tuff stone masonry. South facade Gothic, choir closure 1909. Pew, tombstones and memorial stone 1829. Bell tower with bell by Johan, 1498, diam. 90 cm. Mechanical wrought iron tower clock, 17th century?, has been decommissioned.

In 1678 rebuilt church from old material; framed entrance on the north side with stone inscription concerning the construction. In the church simple pulpit XVIII, four 17th century gravestones, two text boards as in Aalsum. Single manual organ, made in 1818 by JA Hillebrand. The 13th century clock has been transferred to the Friesch Museum in Leeuwarden. Mechanical wrought iron tower clock, has been decommissioned.

Monumental neo-church with tower. Built as Dutch Reformed Church.

The reformed church of Belt-Schutsloot is nearing completion of a thorough renovation. Anyone who comes to view the church during the new opening on 2 February will see that the church building dating from 1925 in the reed village of Belt-Schutsloot has undergone a complete metamorphosis over the past six months. The old pews are gone, the pulpit disappeared into the container, a new consistory and an extension were built. The Beltigers, religious and non-religious, have worked together to make it happen. Marinus Lok, a retired shipwright, made a new pulpit and chairs replaced the old pews. On Sunday 2 February, churchgoers will once again face their Creator in a brand new church. The house of worship has undergone a renovation costing over 300,000 euros. The paving work began last April and in June construction workers and volunteers entered the building. The dated colours and old-fashioned furnishings made way for a fresh complexion. The churchgoers could follow the church services in the neighbouring village hall.

Important interbellum church. The Herv. church of Emmer-Compascuum (De Runde ZZ 108) is a straight closed hall church with a side standing unarticulated tower with saddle roof. The church, built in 1925, shows business-expressionist details. (Source: DBL)

Neoclassical plastered hall church from 1852 with round arch windows connected by a cordon list and bell tower with square wooden superstructure, crowned by a concave spire. Internal pilasters and a stuccoed wooden cove ceiling; pulpit with baptismal fence and organ case from 1909. Mechanical tower clock, Firma Weule, the electrical system is original.

Reformed Church in Driezum

Reformed Church with roof turret on churchyard. In 1872 largely renovated church, which has retained the medieval north wall. Bell frame with bell of anonymous founder from the 14th century, diam. 72 cm. The bell has a crack in the lip and has been taken out of use. In the churchyard some 17th century gravestones.

Reformed church from 1947.