Church Spijk
On the mound of Spijk is a white-plastered church from 1676. The church lies on a characteristic mound and is surrounded by greenery and the original village dobbe, an old pond that used to be used for extinguishing and drinking water, among other things.
Take a closer look
In the middle of the mound of Spijk stands the Andreaskerk, a striking white-plastered church with a long history. The present building was rebuilt in 1676, after an earlier church from the 13th century was largely lost to fire. The rebuilding retained parts of the original walls, which are still part of the current building.
The church has undergone several modifications over the centuries. For instance, the choir was given a three-sided closure and the church was extended in the 19th century, creating a special T-shaped floor plan. During the same period, the church received its distinctive white plaster and the large pointed arch windows.
The tower you see today was added in 1902. On top is a weather vane in the shape of a lion, the symbol of the Ubbena family, which is closely linked to the history of this place.
At the time...
In the middle of the mound of Spijk stands the Andreaskerk, a striking white-plastered church with a long history. The present building was rebuilt in 1676, after an earlier church from the 13th century was largely lost to fire. The rebuilding retained parts of the original walls, which are still part of the current building.
The church has undergone several modifications over the centuries. For instance, the choir was given a three-sided closure and the church was extended in the 19th century, creating a special T-shaped floor plan. During the same period, the church received its distinctive white plaster and the large pointed arch windows.
The tower you see today was added in 1902. On top is a weather vane in the shape of a lion, the symbol of the Ubbena family, which is closely linked to the history of this place.
During restorations in the 1960s and 1970s, special details from the past came to light again. For instance, the original beamed ceiling was made visible and restored to its blue-green colour. Traces of the medieval church were also discovered, such as remnants of vaults and archaeological finds of an altar and baptismal font.
Inside, you will find more references to the past, such as tombstones and funeral plates of the Ubbena family. The organ from 1884 and the pulpit with parts from the 17th century complete the interior.