Surhuizum () is a village in

Achtkarspelen Achtkarspelen () is a Municipalities of the Netherlands, municipality in the Provinces of the Netherlands, province of Friesland in the Northern Netherlands. In 2021, it had a population of 27,900. History The name ''Achtkarspelen'', literally me ...

in the province of

Friesland Friesland ( ; ; official ), historically and traditionally known as Frisia (), named after the Frisians, is a Provinces of the Netherlands, province of the Netherlands located in the country's northern part. It is situated west of Groningen (p ...

, the

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. It had a population of around 1300 in 2017. Surhuizum is known for its church tower. The village was first mentioned in 1224 as Sutherhusum, and means "houses in the south". The tower of the Protestant Church dates from around 1300 and is much older than and detached from the church. The tower is entirely built in bricks including the spire, and is the only all brick tower in the northern provinces of the Netherlands. The original church was heavily damaged by the Spanish in the late-16th century. In 1617, a new church was built and replaced in 1734. In 1840, Surhuizum was home to 664 people.

Gallery

File:Oude smederij..JPG, Former smithy File:IBS Maskelyn Voormalige school. Surhuizum.JPG, Former school File:Huisjes en kerktoren.JPG, View on the village File:Landhuis Kortwoude. Surhuizum.JPG, Farm Kortwoude

References

Achtkarspelen Populated places in Friesland {{Friesland-geo-stub