Igelösa Church

Lund, Sweden

The Romanesque style apse of Igelösa Church was built in the 12th century. The tower and vaults were added in the 15th century. Two choirs were added in the 17th century. There are two sarcophagi in the so-called “Gyllenkrookska koret”, which is the grave of Axel Gyllenkrook and his wife. The current appearance dates from 1859, when the church was restored by the design of C. G. Brunius. The altarpiece and pulpit were moved to the church in 1732. The baptismal font dates from the original church.

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Address

Igelösa Kyrka 165, Lund, Sweden

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Details

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

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Lovisa Rosenquist Ohlsson (2 years ago)
Beautiful setting, good order at the grave site and associated buildings.

Peter Lindell (3 years ago)
Small nice church.

Daniel Pettersson (3 years ago)
Beautiful and picturesque

Lennart Helgesson (3 years ago)
Beautiful church and nice environment

Anna Nilsson (5 years ago)
Beautiful 12th century church with a lot of history

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