Hole Church, Hole, Norway - SpottingHistory

Hole church dates from the 13th century. The original stone church was largely destroyed by fire in 1736. The church was rebuilt in 1737. Repairs, restorations and remodeling occurred during 1827 and 1909.

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Inge Brochmann (3 years ago)
Great, old stone church, rebuilt after a fire in 1942/43 if I remember correctly.

Finn-Arne Øvern (4 years ago)
Beautiful and well-maintained church in a great area in Ringerike!

Turi Sagbakken (4 years ago)
Lovely church

Bjørn Ivar Gomnæs (5 years ago)

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