Eidsberg Church

Eidsberg, Norway

Eidsberg church, also called as Østfold Cathedral, was built in the late 1200s, but burned in 1440. The church was rebuilt, and in 1880-81 it was extended and restored to its present appearance. The wall is derived in part from the old medieval church. Findings suggest an early church about the year 1000, followed by a Romanesque church in 1100-tallet. Alteret the current church is from 1651, the pulpit from 1662. The baptismal font made of soapstone is from the Middle Ages, and two sculptures - Adam and Eve from the 1600s.

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Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in Norway

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