| Protestant church of Twijzel Saint Peter's church | |
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 Church of Twijzel | |
| 53°14′23″N 6°06′12″E / 53.2398°N 6.1034°E / 53.2398; 6.1034 | |
| History | |
| Dedication | before the reformation Saint Peter |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Brick |
The Protestant church of Twijzel or Saint Peter's church is a religious building in Twijzel, Friesland, in the Netherlands. The current church was built in 1692 out of brick and has a triple closed choir. The church is built against the medieval tower that dates from the 13th century. On top of the tower is a gable roof which was placed in 1787. The Pipe organ was built in 1905 by Bakker & Timmenga from Leeuwarden. It was originally a Roman Catholic church, becoming a Protestant church after the Protestant Reformation. The building is located on Tsjerkebuorren 15. and is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 7054 and is rated with a very high historical value.
References
- ^ Alle middeleeuwse kerken: van Harlingen tot Wilhelmshaven, P Karstkarel, p. 287
- "historischekerken.nl". Retrieved 2010-10-18.
- "kich.nl (Kennisinfrastructuur Cultuurhistorie)". Retrieved 2010-10-18.
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