Skalunda Church

Skalunda, Sweden

Skalunda Church might be built in the late 100s or around 1140. It is anyway one of the oldest in the region. The sandstone church has Anglo-Saxon features, and it is possible that it was built by unkown English or Norwegian missionaries. The porch and sacristy were added in the 15th century as well as vaults. The belfry dates from 1772. There are also two runestones in the churchyard.

References:

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Address

2574, Skalunda, Sweden

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Details

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

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Göran Thorvaldsson (2 years ago)
An old church that I have visited a few times before.

Viktor Hult (2 years ago)
Really nice old church well worth a visit

Kia Svensson (7 years ago)

Merlijn Krijntjes (8 years ago)
Cute church with a long history. When its open there is an audio guide in several languages on the wall to the left. You cab roam the entire church alone if you're lucky.

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