Protestant church of Damwâld-Moarrewâld explained

Protestant church of Damwâld-Moarrewâld
Saint Boniface’s church
Dedication:Before the reformation, to Saint Boniface
Materials:Brick

The Protestant church of Damwâld-Moarrewâld or Saint Boniface’s church[1] is a religious building in Damwâld, one of the medieval churches in Friesland.

It is a Romanesque church built c. 1200 out of red brick with a straight closed choir dating from the early 16th century and a tower from the 13th century.[1] The pipe organ was built in 1895 by Bakker & Timmenga.[1]

The church is located on the Weg 4[2] and was once a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint Boniface but became a Protestant church after the protestant reformation. It is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 11675.[3]

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53.2906°N 5.9969°W

Notes and References

  1. Alle middeleeuwse kerken: van Harlingen tot Wilhelmshaven, P Karstkarel, p. 81
  2. Web site: historischekerken.nl . 2010-03-31.
  3. Web site: kich.nl (Kennisinfrastructuur Cultuurhistorie). 2010-08-26.