Tower 3  by pyrrhula

Tower 3

A tower without a church ? It looks that way .
This is it`s history according Wikipedia :
History .
The up to the Reformation the holy Jodocus church dedicated to Oosterland was built in the second half of the 14th century. From this period dates the core of today still free-standing tower. At the end of the 15th century the three-bay late Gothic choir was with 5/8 closing built. 1612 raged in Oosterland a terrible village fire, during which the nave of the church was so affected that it could not be rebuilt. Henceforth, also used a choir for church services. In the 19th century this was extended by two yokes westward. In addition, they built between choir and tower in 1880 a school building, so that today forms a continuous building complex. Since 1904, the school is used as a community center. After damage during the Second World War, which affected mainly the tower, followed in 1949-50 a renovation of the church. The Sint Jodocuskerk is today a reformed congregation within the Uniate Protestant Church in the Netherlands.
Such a beautiful looking tower and a wonderful capture. Interesting information, too.
December 1st, 2015  
Apart, zo'n toren zonder kerk.
December 2nd, 2015  
An interesting and unusual tower with the clock high up on the actual slated roof . . Thanks for the information , it makes the photo much more interesting !
December 2nd, 2015  
I love to read about the tower, standing quite majestic with the clock way up high.
December 2nd, 2015  
Lovely church tower photo. Interesting history. I like the clock on the tower too.
December 2nd, 2015  
Ann
Lovely shot.
December 2nd, 2015  
marvellous tower and what an interesting history. Can you climb to the top?
December 2nd, 2015  
Looks that way to me too, a great tower with an interesting history.
December 2nd, 2015  
Thanks for sharing. Unusual place for the clock.
December 2nd, 2015  
It does look interesting, the tower by itself.
December 2nd, 2015  
Interesting. do they hold services there?
December 2nd, 2015  
Fascinating.
December 2nd, 2015  
terrific capture of this very high tower :)
December 2nd, 2015  
Bep
Interessante geschiedenis en mooie opname.
December 2nd, 2015  
Lovly tower! Great perspective!
December 2nd, 2015  
Wonderful shot, impressive tower.
December 2nd, 2015  
Very interesting info. The tower is very beautiful, too.
December 2nd, 2015  
@cruiser you always can . I do n`t know it`s open for public .
@777margo Behind the tower there is a church .
@sdutoit In the top of the tower ? A great place. Every one can see it from a long distance.
December 2nd, 2015  
Nice shot of a very interesting building
December 2nd, 2015  
Nice tower. Clock and weather vane on top. Do the vertical lines on the sides have a purpose?
December 2nd, 2015  
@randystreat (As the tower is from the early middle ages I think that are shooting holes . For bow and arrows)
December 2nd, 2015  
Very impressive. Even more interesting with the information. Thank you!
December 2nd, 2015  
Lovely old tower with interesting history.
December 3rd, 2015  
@pyrrhula I thought they might be to shoot through. Funny me. I never thought about shooting arrows, though. Haha!
December 3rd, 2015  
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