Border Church Monument Weerterbos

When, in 1629, after the conquest of Den Bosch (by Frederick Henry of the States of Holland over the Spanish rulers), the Catholic faith came under pressure and eventually was completely banished in 1649, Catholics often had to relocate to secret churches. this border church was used.

In 1981, 300 years later, it was transferred as a monument to the Limburg Landscape Foundation.

This border church (Weerterbos - Heugterbroekdijk) is located in the Weerterbos between Weert and Budel. The Grenskerk was founded about 300 years ago.
When in 1629, after the conquest of Den Bosch (by Frederik Hendrik of the States of Holland from the Spanish rulers), the Catholic faith came under pressure and was eventually completely exiled in 1649, Catholics often had to move to secret churches. Until 1682 this border church was used.

In 1981, 300 years later, it was transferred as a monument to the Limburg Landscape Foundation

This border church (Weerterbos - Heugterbroekdijk) is located in the Weerterbos between Weert and Budel. The Grenskerk was created about 300 years ago.

When in 1629, after the conquest of Den Bosch (by Frederik Hendrik of the States of Holland from the Spanish rulers), the Catholic faith came under pressure and was eventually completely banished in 1649, the Catholics often had to flee to secret churches. this border church was used.
In 1981, 300 years later, it was transferred as a monument to the Limburg Landscape Foundation.