Kerk, Kerkplein 4

English translation

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Description

Dutch Reformed CHURCH. Substantial village church. The choir is a good example of Flemish brickwork from approximately 1300. Original brick window tracery partly retained. Pseudo-basilica nave from first half of the 15th century, heightened around 1480. Lists decorated with brick tiles around the windows and entrances. Late 15th century northern choir. Early 16th century vaulted burial chapel. Sacristy from approximately 1400. Interior: rich detailing of the architecture. In the choir blind arcades, small columns with brick capitals, arch frieze and carved heads as supporting stones under the corbels. In the nave columns with Brabantine cabbage-leaf capitals, holy figures against the triumphal arch, apostle figures in the side aisles under the vault ribs and heads against the wall arches. Furthermore: two richly carved choir benches, early 16th century. Pulpit on a herm approximately 1600. Baptismal gate mid 17th century. Closing gate for the burial chapel, approximately 1560. Canopied pew bench 1641. Burial tomb of Tuyll van Serooskerke approximately 1640. Grave slab 1658. Draught lobby and three brass crowns (two with eagle) first half of 17th century. Many engraved and carved grave slabs. Organ with Great Work and Upper Work, made in 1868 by C.G.F. Witte.