1540 - 1718 - 1827 - Grote- of Mariakerk - Meppel NL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dreamhummie
N 52° 41.842 E 006° 11.393
32U E 310116 N 5842311
Dated Church named Grote- of Mariakerk located in the center of Meppel, The Netherlands.
Waymark Code: WMQ6T0
Location: Drenthe, Netherlands
Date Posted: 12/31/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 2

In 1432, the then Bishop of Utrecht permission for construction. The construction began in 1432. The church consists of a 15th century Gothic nave and chancel with a north aisle in 1518. Neo-classicism east facade from 1779 to 1781 by A. Sorg.

The profiled entrance gate is from 1540.
Remodeled in 1718.
Repaired in the 1827.
Year of construction: 1540

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The profiled entrance gate is from 1540. Remodeled in 1718. Repaired in the 1827.


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