Marne (Nijenklooster)

Title

Marne (Nijenklooster)

Also Known As

Kloosterburen, Marna, Mermo, Merna

Dates

Founded 1204; dissolved 1584/1594

Dedication

Nicholas

Affiliation

Medieval Diocese

Circary

History

The Nijenklooster, or New Monastery, branched off from Oldeklooster in 1204, and was home to a community of Premonstratensian sisters. The monastic complex was severely damaged by fire in the 1530s. It was suppressed in the late 16th century.

A farm now stands on the site.

Not to be confused with Nijenklooster bij den Dam.

Status

Women's community

Image Credit

"Nijenclooster te Wee in Hunsingo", 17th c. Groninger Archieven.

Files

Collection

Citation

“Marne (Nijenklooster),” A Premonstratensian Atlas, accessed October 16, 2026, https://yvonneseale.org/atlas/items/show/596.

Geolocation

Item Relations

This Item DependentOn Item: Marne (Oldeklooster)