Äspö Church

Trelleborg, Sweden

Äspö Church was built around 1200. It was much smaller than the current church reconstructed in the 19th and 20th centuries. The original nave is however survived. The tower was added in 1854.

There are two original mural paintings survived, made by so-called Everlöv Master in the second half of 1400s. The triumph crucifix dates from c. 1400 and pulpit from 1598.

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Founded: c. 1200
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

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Susanne Söderquist (2 years ago)
Lovely cozy village with a fantastic bed and breakfest
Bo Lindahl (5 years ago)
Maj-Britt Andersson (6 years ago)
Country road. Past the Äspö church. It is located down in Äspö village
Alexandra Ninger (8 years ago)
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