"Nieuw Kerk" - Dordtrecht - The Netherlands - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

The church dates from the year 1175. In that year the St. Nicholas Chapel, as it was then called, was consecrated by the bishop of Utrecht as a parochial church. Chaplain Jan de Vries was appointed as the first pastor. The architect of this parish church is unknown. After the consecration, the St. Nicholas Chapel was elevated to the parish church of the lordship of Merwede.

Around the year 1420 the church underwent a major expansion and became a so-called hall church. In 1567/68 a fire largely destroyed the church. The remaining part was rebuilt into a simple double-choir church, half smaller than before the fire. In the rebuilding, old stones were partly used, which were first chipped. New Leiden stones were also used, originating from the brick factories along the Oude Rijn. In 1592 the almshouse could be used again.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1500 Age of Church building determined by?: Church website Street address of Church: De Nieuwkerk 3311 TL Dordrecht Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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