Nøtterøy Church

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Nøtterøy Church is a cross-formed medieval stone church. It was built in the end of the 12th century and first time mentioned in papal letter in 1323. The altarpiece was added in the 18th century and it is painted by Jacob Lindegard. There are stone reliefs in the church wall, which probably date from the original church.

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Address
Kirkeveien 195, Nøtterøy, Norway

Established
12th century

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