Höja Church

Ängelholm, Sweden

Höja Church was built to the Neo-Gothic style in 1880-1882. The font, made of sandstone, date from the 13th century and Monumental brass from the 17th century. The altarpiece was painted by J. Liljedahl in 1792.

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Founded: 1880-1882
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Union with Norway and Modernization (Sweden)

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Nicklas Ewald (11 months ago)
Always nice with a confirmation. If it is also a modern priest, it will of course be great.
Tony Thorén (3 years ago)
Beautiful church
Mikael Rundkvist (3 years ago)
Very well maintained church with a very nice location. And nice staff ?
Erik Sjöstedt (3 years ago)
Nice church and quiet surroundings
Christer Ynner (4 years ago)
Another excellent restoration by a colleague
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