Norra Fågelås Church

Hjo, Sweden

Norra Fågelås Church is first mentioned in 1225, but it has probably been built already in the 1100s. It was largely restored in 1650s. The Stackelbergska family grave chapel was added 1749 and the next restoration was completed in 1754. The cruficix from the 1400s is today in Stockholm Historical Museum. the font is made of sandstone and donated to the church in 1651 by M.E. Sparre of Almnäs Castle. The pulpit dates from 1667.

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

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Annette Olsson (5 years ago)
So beautiful church
Benjamin Skogholm (6 years ago)
Mysig kyrka med lång historia.
Svenolof Grenabo (6 years ago)
Folkhögskolans sång är fantastisk
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