Askome church

Vessigebro, Sweden

Askome church was built in 1779-80 and has a well preserved exterior. The church tower was added in 1804. The pulpit made in Dutch workshop and altarpiece date from the early 1600s.

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Founded: 1779-1780
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: The Age of Enlightenment (Sweden)

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