Östra Vemmenhög Church

Description

The original Östra (East) Vemmenhög church was built in the 1100s. The chapel was added in 1580 for many of the near Dybäck castle owners are buried there. The church was enlarged in 1743 and got its present appearance in 1860. The font, made of sandstone, date from the 12th century.

Address
Östra Vemmenhög 451, Skurup, Sweden

Established
12th century

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