Protestant church of Augustinusga

Protestant church of Augustinusga
Saint Augustine’s church

Church of Augustinusga
53°13′05″N 6°09′47″E / 53.218°N 6.163°E / 53.218; 6.163Coordinates: 53°13′05″N 6°09′47″E / 53.218°N 6.163°E / 53.218; 6.163
History
Dedication Before the Reformation, to Saint Augustine
Specifications
Materials Brick

The Protestant church of Augustinusga or Saint Augustine’s church[1] is a religious building in Augustinusga, Netherlands, one of the medieval churches in Friesland.

The church was built in the 15th century and has a tower that dates from the 13th century, built out of brick.[1] The building was once a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint Augustine, becoming a Protestant church after the Protestant Reformation. It is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 7032.[2] The building is located on the Geawei 15.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Alle middeleeuwse kerken: van Harlingen tot Wilhelmshaven, P Karstkarel, p. 37
  2. "kich.nl (Kennisinfrastructuur Cultuurhistorie)". Retrieved 2010-08-26.
  3. "historischekerken.nl". Retrieved 2010-03-28.
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