Protestant church of Grou explained

Protestant church of Grou
Saint Peter's church
Dedication:Before the Reformation, to Saint Peter
Materials:Tuffstone and Brick

The Protestant church of Grou or Saint Peter's church[1] is a religious building in Grou, Netherlands, one of the many medieval churches in Friesland.

The Romanesque church was built in the first half of the 13th century out of tuffstone.[1] Already in the 13th century the church was heightened.[1] In the 15th century the church was lengthened to the west and heightened for the second time with Brick.[1] The current tower dates from the early 15th century.[1]

The monumental Pipe organ was built in 1853 by L. van Dam & Zn. from Leeuwarden.[1] The church is located on the Kerkstraat 4[2] and was once a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint Peter but became a Protestant church after the Protestant reformation. It is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 22894 and is rated with a very high historical value.[3]

References

53.0975°N 5.8408°W

Notes and References

  1. Alle middeleeuwse kerken: van Harlingen tot Wilhelmshaven, P Karstkarel, p. 125 and 126
  2. Web site: historischekerken.nl . 2010-11-28.
  3. Web site: kich.nl (Kennisinfrastructuur Cultuurhistorie). 2010-11-28.