Protestant church of Swichum
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The Protestant church of Swichum or Saint Nicholas Church[1] is a religious building in Swichum, Netherlands, one of the many medieval churches in Friesland.
| Protestant church of Swichum Saint Nicholas church | |
|---|---|
 Church of Swichum | |
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| History | |
| Dedication | Before the Reformation, to Saint Nicholas |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Brick |
The nave was built in the 13th century and the semicircular choir dates from the late 13th century; both are built out of red brick.[1] The tower was built in the 14th century and the furniture in the church dates from the 19th century.[1]
The building is located on the Ayttadyk 3[2] and was once a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint Nicholas but became a Protestant church after the Protestant reformation. It is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 24519, and is rated with a very high historical value[3] and is in the care of Stichting Alde Fryske Tsjerken (Old Frisian Churches Foundation).[4]
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