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.

References:

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Address

Gråmanstorp 1042A, Klippan, Sweden

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Details

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

More Information

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Rating

4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Kristian Porsvant (2 years ago)
It's a church, what more can be said?

Jeanette Lövbom (3 years ago)
The cemetery has always been perfectly maintained since a few years ago.

Britt-Louise Danielsson (4 years ago)
Tranquil beautiful old church.

Yvonne Bruzelius (5 years ago)
Unusual shape of the church. Nice

Bernt Persson (5 years ago)
A nice old church with memories from the past. Unfortunately, often closed.

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