Mortorp Church

Vassmolösa, Sweden

Mortorp Church was built in the mid-1200s, but after several enlargements and restorations there are only few medieval traces left. The belfry was built in 1737. The interior is mainly from the 18th century.

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562, Vassmolösa, Sweden
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Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

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Johan Rickardsson (Liggnertragiker) (5 years ago)
Marcus Thuresson (6 years ago)
Very nice little church.
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