Michaëlskerk Oosterland

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Michaëlskerk is located in the North Holland village of Oosterland. This reformed church, dedicated to Saint Michael before the reformation, is seen as the oldest church foundation in Wieringen. Oosterland lies on a steeply rising plateau approximately 5 meters above sea level. The old village was set up as a church ring village, built around the church, where the roads came together. The dungeon is bordered by a fence and a hedge and is located at the highest point in the village

The church building, entirely built in tuffstone, dates from the 11th century and is an example of the Romanesque architecture. The walls of the ship have a thickness of approximately 85 cm, they have been repaired in many places. Brick was used for the tower, which dates from the 13th century. A special feature is the octagonal brick spire that was built early in the 17th century. The base of the tower is approximately 23 meters high. The tower only has two narrow light gaps and double reverberation holes on each side at the top. Wiki

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