Ankertsjerke

Church building on a medieval foundation, situated on a fenced churchyard, the eastern part renovated in the 19th century. Two replaced stained glass windows from 1756 by Staak. Interior: late 17th century pulpit with rear bulkhead and sounding board. Organ with main work and upper work, made in 1873 by L. van Dam and Sons. Bell tower with bell by F. Simon and A. Obertin, 1623, diam. 95 cm. Mechanical tower clock, ca. 1850, restored in 1956. This church is listed as a National Monument of the Netherlands.

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