Logtun Church

Frosta, Norway

The current Logtun Church dates probably from the 16th century, but there has been a church since the 12th century. It was left to decay in the 1860s when the church was completed. The restoration took place in the early 1900s. The altarpiece was made in 1652.

References:

Kirkesøk

Address

Fylkesveg 66 10, Frosta, Norway

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Details

Founded: 16th century
Category: Religious sites in Norway

More Information

en.wikipedia.org
www.kirkesok.no

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Randi Etnan (4 years ago)
Interesting to come to the same areas where our ancestors made important decisions for many people. Logtun was the yard where the law (logen) was put into effect for hundreds of years.

Per Harald Pettersen (5 years ago)
An interesting and exciting museum facility. Nice old stone church in a beautiful landscape facing the Trondheimsfjord.

Morten TS (5 years ago)
Got a cool old feel to it

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