Lärbro Church

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Lärbro Church was probably built between 1260-1280. The unusual octagonal steeple was erected in the 1300s. The interior date made mainly from the times after Reformation. The murals in the church vaults are originals. In the chancel floor, by the chancel portal, there is a tombstone in memory of Nicolaus (Nils) Taksten from 1274.

To the west of church is a defence tower, which dates from the 12th century. It was built several storeys high with a lavatory on the third floor. Today, the defence tower is used as a belfry.

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Address
Korsbyvägen 35, Lärbro, Sweden

Established
1260-1280

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