Edam in Edam-Volendam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
De zogenaamde ‘kleine kerk’ met speeltoren
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The So-Called “Little Church” with Bell Tower
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 2024
1. The So-Called “Little Church” with Bell Tower Marker
De kleine kerk werd omstreeks 1310 gebouwd op de plaats waar vroeger de Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekapel stond. Vóór de Reformatie heette de kerk dan ook Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk. Het was in oorsprong een eenbeukige kerk, later vergroot tot een tweebeukige.
In 1883 is de kerk gesloopt, op een zeer klein deel na, dat de slanke speeltoren nog enigszins steunde. In 1972 werd ook dit laatste deel gesloopt.
De contouren van de kerk zijn in 2007 weer zichtbaar gemaakt ter gelegenheid van het 650-jarig jubileum van de stad Edam.
The So-Called 'Small Church' with Bell Tower
The small church was built around 1310 on the site where the Chapel of Our Lady used to be. Before the Reformation, the church was also called the Church of Our Lady. It was originally a single-nave church, later enlarged to a double-nave church.
In 1883, the church was demolished, except for a very small part that still supported the slender bell tower to some extent. This last part was also demolished in 1972.
The contours of the church were made visible again in 2007 on the occasion of the 650th anniversary of the city of Edam.
Erected by
this page online
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1310.
Location. 52° 30.74′ N, 5° 2.822′ E. Marker is in Edam, Noord-Holland (North Holland), in Edam-Volendam. It is at the intersection of Kleine Kerkstraat and Lingerzijde, on the left when traveling west on Kleine Kerkstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Lingerzijde 1, Edam, Noord-Holland 1135 AR, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Damsluis (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Edams Museum (about 150 meters away); Doopsgezinde Vermaning / Mennonite Meeting House (about 150 meters away); Stichtingshuis / Foundation House (about 150 meters away); Het Huis met de Zwaan / The House with the Swan (about 180 meters away); Evangelisch-Lutherse Kerk / Lutheran Church (about 210 meters away); Het Weeshuis / The Orphanage (about 210 meters away); Egbert Snijder Monument (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edam.
Also see . . . Speeltoren (Edam) (Wikipedia, in Dutch). Excerpt (in translation):
The Church of Our Lady was founded in 1310 and largely demolished in 1883. Two bays of the nave were spared, as was the play tower. The tower has five sections and is slender. The octagonal (eight-sided) lantern(Submitted on October 27, 2024.)of the tower is made of sandstone and dates from the 16th century. The tower was restored in 1764. Restorations of the tower also took place in the years 1922 to 1924 and in 1972. During the restoration of 1972, another part of the old church was demolished. Due to the demolition work in April/May of that year, the tower was in danger of falling. By taking emergency measures, a collapse was prevented. The necessary support was then provided, but the tower is no longer vertical.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 20242. The So-Called “Little Church” with Bell Tower and MarkerThe marker is visible here just to the right of the red door.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 2024
3. Top of bell tower
Photographed by W.J. Sipkema, Edam, circa 1900
4. Bell Tower
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 417 times since then and 106 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 27, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
