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The church is a remnant of a Premonstratensian monastery founded in 1240 by a certain Gerke Harkema from Augustinusga , the Jerusalem monastery. In 1580 the monastery was largely demolished, only the fifteenth century brewhouse remained. In 1629 this was converted into a church, part of it was given the function of a residence for the minister in 1786. The tower is 19th century.

Historic village church with an extensive construction and renovation history.

Ried (Rhede) borders the old monastery Anjum in the east, belonging to Menaldumadeel. In the past, noble states such as Anema, northeast of the village, still visible on the canals and court, Oud-Andla, southwest of the castle which was demolished in 1433, and Nieuw-Andla were located here.

The former reformed church of Tijnje is a simple hall church without a tower built around 1890 or in 1907-1908: the exact year of complete construction is not clear. The straight-closed church building was originally built of brown brick, but the walls were all plastered at a later stage.

Neo-Gothic straight-closed hall church from 1859, replacing a medieval predecessor, which was originally dedicated to St. Gangulphus. The tower dates from the early 14th century and was raised with a section in the 15th century. The spire dates from the 18th century. The main user of this church building since 2004 has been the Restored Reformed Church.

Simple hall church from 1748. Enlarged on the east side in 1930. In the church 18th century pulpit with rear bulkhead and sounding board; 18th century crown. Extension in 1908 and 1930. This church is listed as a National Monument of the Netherlands.

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.

The church replaced a smaller church from 1892. Striking and quite rare example of reformed church building from the reconstruction period in traditionalist forms.

Charming, richly detailed small neo-Gothic church with tower, at the bottom of the high dike on site. Various extensions. Reformed Church Strijen, district municipality "Ichthus". This church is listed as a Municipal Monument of the Netherlands.

Reformed CHURCH. Sober hall church dating from the mid-19th century. In the church a pulpit from the 17th century. This church is listed as a National Monument of the Netherlands.