Skå church

Ekerö, Sweden

The nave of Romanescue-style Skå church was built probably in the late 1100s. It was enlarged to to east and the sacristy was added in the 14th century. The church was completely restored in 1695 but destroyed by fire only couple of days after the inauguration. The new restoration began immediatelly and it was completed in 1702. The present tower was added in 1868.

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Skå kyrkoväg, Ekerö, Sweden
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Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

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Rolf Andersson (3 years ago)
Very beautiful church.
Lana Kniazeva (3 years ago)
Very beautiful view
Terese NM (4 years ago)
How nice
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