Skegrie Church

Trelleborg, Sweden

Skegrie church was constructed in the end of the 12th century. What remains from that time are the choir and parts of the nave. In 1844 Carl Georg Brunius made a large renovation and the west tower among other things was built. The pulpit originates from year 1611 and the baptismal font, made of oak, from 1661. There are also tin candlesticks from the beginning of the 17th century.

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

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Conny Andersson (4 years ago)
Very well maintained church and cemetery.
Ann-Margreth weiland (5 years ago)
Nice old church
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