Eenum, NL

Eenum Church

12th century bricks church

One of the oldest brick churches is in Ommelanden: the church was built in the late 12th century. It is Romanesque in origin but was partly renovated in the 19th century: the semi-circular apse was replaced by a flat wall. Inside there is a pulpit from 1654.

About this building

In the 16th century the original windows were replaced by larger pointed arch windows, symbolic of the Gothic style. The tower did not appear until 1710. The tower is made of the lead due to the excavation of the mound, and is supported by the beams linked to the church.

Nowadays, the church is owned by the Oude Groninger Church and functions as a wedding location in the municipality of Loppersum. The church contains one of the best preserved Arp Schnitger organs, which was donated in 1704 by the Alberda family.

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