Oude Toren, Gothic tower in Woensel, Netherlands
Oude Toren is a Gothic church tower located in Woensel with distinctive corner buttresses on its west side and a stair tower attached to the south. The structure stands within a cemetery that surrounds it, with the tower forming the focal point of this quiet grounds.
This structure began as part of a 15th-century church dedicated to St. Petrus, and a major storm in 1800 permanently altered its form. The damage from that event shaped the tower as it appears today.
This tower serves the community as a place where religious traditions continue to matter for local residents. It stands at the heart of the cemetery, connecting people to their spiritual roots.
The cemetery grounds and tower area are open to visitors during regular hours, with the surrounding area easy to navigate on foot. You can walk the grounds freely or ask staff on weekdays for details about the site.
Inside the tower sits an oak bell from 1650 that still rings today, connecting modern times to centuries of local history. Few visitors realize this historic bell continues its original purpose without interruption.
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