Barkåkra Church

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.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Barkåkravägen 207, Ängelholm, Sweden

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Details

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

More Information

www.engelholm.com

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Johan Claesson (3 years ago)
Beautiful church.

Hampus Haak (4 years ago)
Very nice church, worth a visit.

Inge Rynning (4 years ago)
Hi I think it is a nice and cozy place. Stayed to log a hide.

Ulrika Hultberg (5 years ago)
Trevligt församlingshem

Karl Eklund (5 years ago)

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