Starby Church

Ängelholm, Sweden

The original church of Starby was made of brick around 1200. In the 15th century the roof got its arches and in 1737 the decayed belfry was replaced with a new one. The current tower and main restoration was made in 1818-1819 and it was enlarged in 1854-1855.

The pulpit is probably made in 1668. The altarpiece dates from 1831 and is painted by Alexander Malmkvist. The original medieval font was removed in 1819, but brought back to Starby Church in 1998.

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Founded: ca. 1200
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

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Ronny Karlsson (2 years ago)
Beautiful church with a long history.
Pia Dyvander Johansson (2 years ago)
Cozy place behind the school?
Britt-Louise Leitis (4 years ago)
Beautiful, warm, welcoming
Håkan Jonsson (5 years ago)
Nice old church in good condition.
Per Karlsson (7 years ago)
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