Gråmanstorp Church

Klippan, Sweden

Gråmanstorp Church was built by the monks of Herrevad Cistercian Abbey and it was completed around 1160. The porch was added in the 15th century. The font is original and cruficix dates also from the Middle Ages. The altar and pulpit date from the early 18th century.

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Founded: c. 1160
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

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Britt-Louise Danielsson (3 years ago)
Tranquil beautiful old church.
Yvonne Bruzelius (4 years ago)
Unusual shape of the church. Nice
Bernt Persson (4 years ago)
A nice old church with memories from the past. Unfortunately, often closed.
Annika Ström (5 years ago)
Small fine 1100-century church
Kjell “Kalle Kjełl Kanon Olseke” Olseke (5 years ago)
Unique church meeting and modern design.
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