Kerk, Koornmarkt 28

English translation

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Description

Upper or St. Nicolaaskerk. A wholly stone-vaulted CRUCIFORM BASILICA, consisting of a five-aisle nave, transept, two portals on either side of the nave against the west side of the transept arms, and choir with side aisles and side aisle chapels, as well as choir closure with ambulatory and seven radial chapels. The central aisle of the nave with the adjoining side aisles and the transept date partly from the 14th century; otherwise they are like the outer side aisles of the nave 15th century. The choir was built to the design of Rutger van Keulen (van Kampen) in the second half of the 15th century; after the choir of the Dom of Utrecht it represents the next choir with complete ambulatory and chapel crown in the Netherlands. Both portals are additions from around 1500. During 19th century restorations the natural stone cladding of the outside of the radial chapels was replaced by one of brick and the outside of the choir lantern was recased with natural stone. Since 1958 the nave has been in restoration. Interior: between the pillars of the choir elegant sandstone choir closures and sedilia of 15th century; early renaissance choir screen (1552), pulpit (ca. 1500), organ made by Johan Slegel with rückpositiv and gallery (1670-1676). Wrought-iron screens (first half 17th century-first half 18th century), iron baptismal arch (1629). Carved oak panelling; late-gothic hard stone font. Grave monuments of vice-admiral Jan Willem de Winter (first half 19th century); grave slabs; decorative vault paintings; on the tower wall a painting 1744. Tower. Built early 15th century; spire first half 19th century. The tower consists of four storeys; in the lowest a Doric portal passage first half 19th century, above in each storey three pointed arch niches, respectively sound holes. Organ with Hauptwerk, Oberwerk, Brustwerk, Rückwerk, made in 1742 by A.A. Hinsz. In 1788 expanded with a free Pedal by F.C. Schnitger jr and H.H. Freytag. During restoration in 1974 a second Oberwerk was added to provide a fitting place for the stops added in the 19th century. Bell frame with chime of two bells by G. van Wou, 1482, diameter respectively 147.8 cm. and 119.5 cm. Mechanical tower clock Gebr. van Bergen, Midwolda, 1917, later provided with electric winding. In the choir of the church a loose stone of 83.5 cm. length and 69 cm. height, of which a large piece is broken off on the right underside, shows an east-pointing dial which indicates the time in Kampen and also for Batavia and Curaçao. In the right lower corner stand the years: 1779 and 1805. In the left lower corner: 1730 7/22 I.V.V. below which 1857.....39. The sundial will thus have been made 22 July 1730. It is not known where the sundial was originally located.