Haug Church

Hokksund, Norway

Haug Church was originally built in 1152 and it consisted of tower, nave and choir. The church was destroyed by fire in 1818 and rebuilt. There is a private tomb of Jørgen von Cappelen (1761) in the church tower.

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Kirkeveien 2, Hokksund, Norway
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Founded: 1152
Category: Religious sites in Norway

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4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Nina Kolberg (14 months ago)
Been to this lovely church for a wonderful funeral.
Arve Alsvik (14 months ago)
Nice church building in quiet surroundings.
Atis Ozolins (2 years ago)
Very kind people quality acoustics - professional staff
Werner Luzi (3 years ago)
Fun fact: Annex marked AD1771 contains the embalmed body of Jørgen von Cappelen, owner of Fossesholm manor in Vestfossen, and his wife
Werner Luzi (3 years ago)
Fun fact: Annex marked AD1771 contains the embalmed body of Jørgen von Cappelen, owner of Fossesholm manor in Vestfossen, and his wife
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