Wognum (NH): reformed church
The
reformed church of Wognum, originally known as St. Hiëronymus, is a
one-aisled Gothic building. Little is known about its history. A chapel
was mentioned as early as 1063. In the 12th century a church was built,
which was replaced by a new church in the 15th century, basically the
current tower and the western half of the nave. The lower parts of the
western trave of the nave contain tuff, probably remains of the
predecessor. The brick buttresses were added later. The choir, which is
four metres higher than the nave, was built in the early 16th century,
followed by the eastern part of the nave. This part also
contains tuff, now in alternating layers. The tower shows similarities
with those of nearby Twisk and Medemblik.
Apparently, the church was too big for the local protestant community,
since in 1841 the western part of the nave was seperated and given a
new function. The old windows were closed and new ones, as well as
doors, were added.
