Västergarn Church

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The building of Västergarn Church was started around 1250, and it comprises no more than a chancel. Economic troubles put a stop to the building of the rest of the church. There is also a foundation of another church and the remains of a medieval defence tower.

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Address
575 Västergarn, Gotland, Sweden

Established
ca.1250

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