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Nederland - Groet, Witte Kerkje

The single nave Witte Kerkje (White Little Church) is dating back to the year of 1639. The tower is made of wood and has an octagonal spire. It is located on a so called “terp”, a man made elevation.

In 1825 the church was thoroughly restored. During World War II the building was used as a school. German soldiers have pulled the bell from the tower for use of the material in the war industry. A new bell was donated and replaced by the municipality of Schoorl in 1949.

Since 1972 the Witte Kerkje has been recognized and protected as a Dutch national monument. Nowadays the church is still used for services.

The statue in front of the church (PiP1), Wasvrouwen (Laundry Women), is a reminder of the old days, when the lawn was used as a bleaching field for laundry.
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34 comments

Nouchetdu38 said:

A nice peaceful series******
Have a nice new week***
2 weeks ago

Julien Rappaport said:

Celle avec les statues est ma préférée , Jaap .
2 weeks ago ( translate )

Erhard Bernstein said:

HBM Jaap!
2 weeks ago ( translate )

Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbes images de cette jolie église dans son bel environnement !
Bonne semaine. Amitiés
2 weeks ago ( translate )

Gavin Johnson said:

A fascinating piece of history!
2 weeks ago

Loose_Grip/Pete said:

Delightful scenes.
HBM Jaap. Enjoy the start of the new week.
2 weeks ago

Roland Milster said:

Met deze witte kerk begint de week toch mooi. Heel mooie serie, Jaap.
2 weeks ago ( translate )

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

This church is situated in a very pleasant location. Have a good week, Jaap. All the best, Joe
2 weeks ago

sunlight said:

Eine nette kleine Kirche auf einer Anhöhe!
2 weeks ago ( translate )

Christa1004 said:

This church has truly earned its name.;-) HBM Jaap.
2 weeks ago

Ko Hummel said:

HBM Jaap
2 weeks ago ( translate )

Mikus said:

Ein weißes Scmuckstück. Sehr schöne alte Kirche, prima gezeigt in dieser Serie. HBM, Jaap.
2 weeks ago ( translate )

Patrick Brandy said:

Jolie petite église belle série comme toujours merci pour l'info bonne journée.
2 weeks ago ( translate )

Günter Klaus said:

Diese Kirche mit der Statue zeigst du sehr schön mit diesen verschiedenen Ansichten lieber Jaap :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,liebe Grüße Güni :))
2 weeks ago ( translate )

Nicole Merdrignac said:

Très belle photo de cette église. Merci pour l’explication . Bonne semaine .
2 weeks ago ( translate )