Sint-Jacobus de Meerdere, Uithuizen

Sint-Jacobus de Meerdere is a Neo-Gothic Catholic church in Uithuizen featuring stuccoed vaults and intricate reliefs depicting the Stations of the Cross. Steel support columns replace the original stone pillars throughout the structure.

Built in 1860 based on designs by architect Johan Franciscus Scheepers, the church replaced an earlier barn church that had served the community since 1710. This transition marked the shift from a simple place of worship to a more formal religious structure.

The church marks the starting point of the Jacobspad pilgrimage route, which connects to a larger network of paths heading toward Santiago de Compostela. Visitors can experience the spiritual journey that has drawn pilgrims for centuries.

The church is a protected Rijksmonument that can be viewed from the outside to appreciate its Neo-Gothic architecture. Visitors should note that opening times may vary, so it is advisable to check accessibility conditions and visiting hours beforehand.

Inside the church stands a 16th-century sandstone Golgotha relief originally from the destroyed Kloosterwijtwerd monastery. This preserved artwork connects the site's spiritual legacy to its monastic heritage.

Location: Eemsmond

Inception: 1860

Architects: Johan Franciscus Scheepers

Address: Hoofdstraat West 85

GPS coordinates: 53.40793,6.66697

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:45