Bjolderup Church

Bolderslev, Denmark

Bjolderup Church was built in the 12th century probably to replace a wooden church. It was expanded in the 15th century and and the tower was added in 1589. It was burned in the war or 1624-1627. In the church there are many paintings from 1778 painted by the Aabenraa artist Jess Jessen. The church greatest treasure is the 'Bjolderup-stone', a tombstone from the grave of Ketil Urnes that now lies in as a part of the church floor and dates from year 1200.

References:

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Address

Bjolderupvej 68, Bolderslev, Denmark

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: The First Kingdom (Denmark)

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Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

HexenDK (HexenDK) (3 years ago)
Nice church... Nice priest.. He gave a nice speech at the funeral...

Hans Albert Jørgensen (3 years ago)
Super nice church, nice priest ?

Anne Birgitte Schilling (3 years ago)
A thousand thanks for a completely fantastic church and not least our local pastor, Martin, made our son Mikkel's day something special, to date the greatest church experience in connection with a confirmation for us. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything ecclesiastical Mikkel received in connection with his confirmation, both as a priest and on the day itself. 5 stars for the church, but there is not enough star on the scale for Martin priest and his team. Thank you from the bottom of my heart

Peter Kaj Tramm (5 years ago)
It's always ok. Former parish children

Claus Iversen (6 years ago)
Traditional and cozy church.

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