Gertrudiskerk

The Gertrudiskerk (Church of St. Gertrudis) in Achlum is a historic temple built in the 12th century and listed as a National Monument of the Netherlands. The interior of the church dates from around 1650 and is largely still in its original state.

About this building

In the 13th century, the Achlemer Convent was built west of this church, founded by canons of the Ludinga church. This monastery was destroyed during the Spanish War (around 1578).

Other nearby buildings

Lambertuskerk

Netherlands Reformed Church with tower. Church situated on a spacious churchyard in the middle of the village, consisting of a Gothic nave with a half-built-in tower, crowned by an open dome, according to plans by Th. Romein, the whole from 1837. Inside 3 covered benches, a non-covered pulpit, 3 crowns. Organ made in 1885 by E. Leichel.

Laurentiuskerk

Reformed Church. Very old (12th century) tuff stone church building with somewhat younger brick choir. Tower below made of tuff stone, raised in 1516. Above the northern entrance a relief of red sandstone from the 12th century. Southern entrance through a gate from 1516. Beautiful interior according to a memorial plaque from 1695, consisting of panelling, choir fencing, pews with carved cheek pieces, pulpit with baptismal fence; furthermore a family pew. Tiara and van Heemstra, memorial plaque of Heemstra, with painted coat of arms, portrait of Ida van Heemstra and coat of arms plaque and memorial plaque from 1798. Gravestone of Heemstra's by Jacob Lous 1614. Organ made in 1858 by W. Hardorff.