Protestant church of Goutum

Protestant church of Goutum
Saint Agnes church

Church of Goutum
53°10′43″N 5°48′24″E / 53.1785°N 5.8068°E / 53.1785; 5.8068Coordinates: 53°10′43″N 5°48′24″E / 53.1785°N 5.8068°E / 53.1785; 5.8068
History
Dedication Before the Reformation, to Saint Agnes
Specifications
Materials Brick

The Protestant church of Goutum or Saint Agnes church[1] is a medieval religious building in Goutum, Friesland, Netherlands. On the north side remnants of an older tufa church from the 11th century or 12th century can be seen.[1]

The church was enlarged and heightened with brick in the 15th century and has a tower from the same century.[1] The church was originally a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint Agnes, becoming a Protestant church after the Protestant Reformation. It is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 24509.[2] The building is located at 23 Buorren.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Alle middeleeuwse kerken: van Harlingen tot Wilhelmshaven, P Karstkarel, p. 123
  2. ↑ "kich.nl (Kennisinfrastructuur Cultuurhistorie)". Retrieved 2010-08-26.
  3. ↑ "historischekerken.nl". Retrieved 2010-03-29.
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