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Remigiuskerk

Kerkstraat 42, 7255 CB Hengelo, Netherlands

The Remigiuskerk

The Remigiuskerk is a Protestant church located at Kerkstraat 42, 7255 CB Hengelo, Netherlands. The church was built in 1400 and serves as a place of worship for Protestants in the area.

Architectural Features:

  • A Gothic-style building with a distinctive tower and stained glass windows
  • The bell tower is a notable feature of its architecture

Serving the Community:

  1. The church has been serving the community for over 600 years, with references to it dating back to 1152

Interior Features:

  • Wall paintings of the twelve apostles, the three kings, and the saints Agatha and Margaretha, all dating from the first half of the 15th century
  • The pulpit and candlesticks date back to the 17th century

Tower and Organ:

  • In the 65-meter-high tower hang two bells, one from 1406 and one from 1612
  • The church also features an organ built in 1894 by J. Proper, a renowned organ builder from Kampen. This organ is also a national monument, just like the church itself

Details

NameRemigiuskerk
City/TownHengelo
ProvinceOverijssel
CountryNetherlands
Coordinates52.0521898, 6.3108645
Denominationprotestant
Amenityplace of worship
Religionchristian
Year of construction1400
Time periodEarly Middle Ages
Architectural styleGothic