Akaa Stone Sacristy

Toijala, Finland

Akaa medieval stone sacristy was built probably in 1510. The sacristy was originally a part of wooden church. It is supposed to be the first part of a planned stone church, but the plan was never finished.

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Valtatie 9, Toijala, Finland
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Founded: 1510
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: Middle Ages (Finland)

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