Barkåkra Church

Ängelholm, Sweden

Barkåkra Church was originally built in the 12th century. It was fully restored in the 19th century.

The older pieces, including the Baptismal font, are from the early 12th century. The retable by David Jastro dates from the 18th Century. The painted glass in the nave was made by Randi Fisher and Ralph Bergholtz.

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Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

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www.engelholm.com

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Johan Claesson (4 years ago)
Beautiful church.
Hampus Haak (5 years ago)
Very nice church, worth a visit.
Inge Rynning (5 years ago)
Hi I think it is a nice and cozy place. Stayed to log a hide.
Ulrika Hultberg (6 years ago)
Trevligt församlingshem
Karl Eklund (6 years ago)
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