The Maartenskerk

The Maartenskerk is a Protestant church located in Etten, Netherlands. The exact date of its construction is unknown, but it's believed to have been built around the 12th century.

Oudekerkstraat 2, 7075 AB Etten, Netherlands.

• A Gothic-style church with a rectangular shape and a tower on top.
• A single nave and a choir at the eastern end.

1. The church features a Romanesque-style baptismal font from the 12th century.
2. A Baroque organ built in the 17th century.
3. The tower dates back to the 14th century.

The Maartenskerk is still an active Protestant church, serving the local community. It's also open for visitors who want to admire its beautiful architecture and historic significance.

History

The church was originally built around 1440 on the location where a small church had stood since approximately 1000 AD.

The construction of the church was initiated by Willem II van der Leck, Heer van den Bergh. Around 1600, the church passed from Catholic to Protestant hands.

1. In 1787, the church was split into two sections, allowing for educational activities to take place in one part of the building.
2. In 1841, the roof collapsed after the church had been damaged by fire.
3. During World War II, the church suffered significant damage from artillery fire, but it was restored after the war.

Description

The church is constructed from tufstone and brick.

• The tower consists of three stages of tufstone, topped with a stage of brick.
• The upper two stages have bell openings.
• The tower is crowned with an ogival spire.

On the eastern side, the church has a 5/8 closed choir.

On the southern façade, there is a portal added to the building.

In 1950, a consistory chamber was added to the church, built from the stones of the heavily damaged Sint-Eusebiuskerk in Arnhem.

Furniture

• An organ made in 1843 by Carl Friedrich August Naber.
• An oak pulpit was constructed in 1628.

The Maartenskerk has been designated as a national monument since 1967.