Søndeled Church, Søndeled, Norway

Søndeled Church was built around 1150 and restored in 1752, 1768 and 1921-1924. In 1752 it was bought by locals, enlarged and the tower was erected. The altar was made by Ole Nielsen Weierholt in 1788. The old altarpiece painting from c. 1650 is still located in the nave. The pulpit was carved in the 1800s.

References:

http://norske-kirkebygg.origo.no/

Address

Brattstø 2, Søndeled, Norway

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Details

Founded: 1150
Category: Religious sites in Norway

More Information

www.agderkultur.no

Rating

4.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

manof1234 (3 years ago)
Best church :-)

Hilde Hartvedt (4 years ago)
A great church

Finn Erling Haug (4 years ago)
Great old church

Inger cecilie Bomvoll (5 years ago)
An incredibly beautiful old church. Well preserved.

Inge Olimstad (6 years ago)
Venerable, old wooden church closely associated with the lolkal community

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