Hietaniemi Church

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The first church in Hietaniemi (Hedenäset) was built in 1617. It was replaced with a new one in 1744. The current wooden octagonal church was completed in 1747. The belfry was erected in 1773. The altarpiece dates from 1826.

UPDATE

The church was completely destroyed by fire 26.9.2023. 

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Address
Kyrkvägen 18, Hedenäset, Sweden

Established
1744-1747

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