Kerk van Heveskes, Medieval church in Eemsdelta, Netherlands.
Kerk van Heveskes is a church in Eemsdelta with a single-nave layout and Romanesque-Gothic features from the 12th century. The building shows thick stone walls and a prominent tower that have survived the many changes around it over the centuries.
The church was built between 1200 and 1270 and suffered severe damage in 1584 during the Eighty Years' War when troops destroyed much of it. After this attack, the building was gradually restored but kept marks from this difficult period.
The sandstone baptismal font from the early 12th century, now in Termunten church, represents one of the oldest religious artifacts in Groningen province.
The building is accessible from the outside and sits in an industrial area, so visitors should be aware of their surroundings. The best time to visit is during good weather when you can see the architecture and tower clearly.
A sandstone baptismal font from the early 12th century once used here is now kept in Termunten church. This relocation shows how religious objects were moved around the region to protect them over time.
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