Fröderyd Church

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The oldest known church on the site was built in the 13th century. The medieval church was demolished in 1854 and replaced with a new one designed by Sven Sjöholm and J. A. Hawerman. This church was destroyed by lightning in 1943. The present church was built in 1946-1947.

The medieval font and altarpiece (painted in the mid-19th century) have survived. The other interior date from 1940s.

Religious sites in SwedenAll sites in VetlandaModern and Nonaligned State

Address
Fröderydsvägen, Vetlanda, Sweden

Established
1946-1947

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