Enkhuizen, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
St. Pancras - of Zuiderkerk
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St. Pancras Church (or Zuiderkerk)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 7, 2026
1. St. Pancras Church (or Zuiderkerk) Marker
Deze tweebeukige hallenkerk is gebouwd tussen 1423 en 1484. De aanbouw van de kruiskapel dateert uit 1516. Het gewelf is in 1485 beschilderd met 44 typologische voorstellingen over 1300 m2. Dit zijn de oudste gewelfschilderingen van Nederland. Na eerst vanwege de Reformatie overgeschilderd te zijn geweest (1608), zijn ze begin 20ste eeuw weer tevoorschijn gehaald. Sinds 2006 is het gewelf verlicht.
De 4 muurschilderingen (Joris, Christoffel, Cunera, Katharina en Brigida) zijn begin 2000 gerestaureerd. Het monumentale orgel dateert uit de 17de eeuw en is ooit bespeeld door J.P. Sweelinck.
Totale casco restauratie uitgevoerd tussen 2001 en 2004.
De kerk is in gebruik voor de eredienst van de PKN-gemeente Enkhuizen.
St. Pancras Church (or Zuiderkerk)
This two-aisled hall church was built between 1423 and 1484. The extension housing the Holy Cross Chapel dates from 1516. In 1485, the vault was decorated with 44 typological scenes covering an area of 1,300 m˛; these are the oldest vault paintings in the Netherlands. Although they
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The four wall paintings (depicting George, Christopher, Cunera, and Catherine and Bridget) were restored in the early 2000s. The monumental organ dates from the 17th century and was once played by J.P. Sweelinck.
A complete structural restoration was carried out between 2001 and 2004.
The church is used for worship services by the PKN congregation of Enkhuizen.
Erected by the ANWB. (Marker Number 35703/001.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1423.
Location. 52° 42.239′ N, 5° 17.573′ E. Marker is in Enkhuizen, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is at the intersection of Zuiderkerksteeg and Zuiderkerkstraat on Zuiderkerksteeg. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Zuiderkerkstraat 11, Enkhuizen, Noord-Holland 1601 NC, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries,
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 7, 2026
2. St. Pancras Church (or Zuiderkerk) Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here to the left of the gate entrance.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. Pancras- of Zuidertoren / St. Pancras- or Southern Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Synagoge / Synagogue (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Waaggebouw / Weighing House (about 120 meters away); Stadhuis / Town Hall (about 120 meters away); Gevangenis / Prison (about 150 meters away); Sint Janstraat 9 (about 180 meters away); Vermaning (Doopsgezinde kerk) / Vermaning (Mennonite Church) (about 210 meters away); Oude Weeshuis / Old Orphanage (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Enkhuizen.
Also see . . . Zuiderkerk (Enkhuizen) (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
In 1422 the citizens of Enkhuizen received permission from John III, Duke of Bavaria, to tear down the old church of Oostdorp, a village outside the Westfriese Omringdijk (the dyke that protects the area) that had flooded. The new church was dedicated to Pancras of Rome, and building commenced(Submitted on October 10, 2026.)in 1422 or 1423 in a patch of reed. It was reported that the building site had to be raised considerably, and that the walls were as high as the foundation walls were deep. It was mostly finished by 1458; the upper part of the 75-meter tall tower was finished in 1524, but by 1595 the tower was leaning six or seven feet and had to be set straight. Church and tower still dominate the cityscape. The tower is owned by the city of Enkhuizen and was restored and renovated in 1992.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 7, 20263. St. Pancras Church (or Zuiderkerk) tower
Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
