Nederlands Hervormde kerk
The Jisperkerk lies beautifully amid meadows and water, with a cemetery on the south side. The church and the former raadhuis (Waag) from 1650 stand at right angles to each other. This barrel-vaulted hall church, built in 1822, belongs to the Old Holland Churches Foundation and replaced the dilapidated late Gothic church of 1542.
The 17th-century pulpit, baptismal railing and gentlemen's pews, along with the tombstones, are left over from the previous church and testify to Jisp's wealth at the time. The tombstones belong to mill owners, commanders of whalers and mayors. Of special note are the tombstones of the Jisper leedzetters, who helped wounded soldiers, as stipulated in a contract with the States of Holland from 1609.
The church also serves as a cultural...
The Jisperkerk lies beautifully amid meadows and water, with a cemetery on the south side. The church and the former raadhuis (Waag) from 1650 stand at right angles to each other. This barrel-vaulted hall church, built in 1822, belongs to the Old Holland Churches Foundation and replaced the dilapidated late Gothic church of 1542.
The 17th-century pulpit, baptismal railing and gentlemen's pews, along with the tombstones, are left over from the previous church and testify to Jisp's wealth at the time. The tombstones belong to mill owners, commanders of whalers and mayors. Of special note are the tombstones of the Jisper leedzetters, who helped wounded soldiers, as stipulated in a contract with the States of Holland from 1609.
The church also serves as a cultural centre, regularly hosting concerts and exhibitions. From 2009 to 2010, the church and its valuable tombstone floor were carefully restored, including the addition of more functional ancillary rooms. It is a place where history, culture and community come together.
Image- Jos Goddard
