Grindsted Church

Grindsted, Denmark

Grindsted Church was built in the 1100s and enlarged around 1300. A granite ashlar and brick porch was added to the south door of the nave in the 1500s.

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Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: The First Kingdom (Denmark)

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www.visitdenmark.co.uk

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Johannes Nedergaard Nielsen (5 months ago)
Heden's cathedral where I was baptized and confirmed. Where I seek comfort, strength and help for life
Michael Burkard (2 years ago)
Ok
E Ramírez A (3 years ago)
Beautiful place
Eskil Nielsen (4 years ago)
Nice church
Peter Jensen (6 years ago)
Dejlig oplevelse juleaften..
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