Gillberga Church (or Church of Gillberga?)
In the east part of this church are some walls after a absidchurch in romanesque style - One of few maintained in Värmland. The first church were probably built late in the 12th century or in the beginning of the 13th century. The material used were limestone from Kinnekulle that they transported over Vänern to Gillbergasjön (the lake of Gillberga).
Between 1837 and 1840 the belltower now used was built.
The altar is from 1665.
In the tower hangs a churchbell from the 12th century. It is one of the oldest in Sweden and it is still in use.
The baptismal font is from 1941. The church also have parts of two older fonts, made in soapstone, from the middel ages.My earlier posts in That's my world:
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My World Tuesday - Vikings
My World Tuesday - Von Echstedtska
My World Tuesday - Hösås
5 kommentarer:
Tusen tack Shannara, för att du tipsade om fel länk!
Värmland är ett otroligt vackert. Vilket fint ljus du fångat inne i kyrkan.
It's still in good shape after all these years!
Marvelous captures! What a lovely old church! And it does appear to be in very good shape! Wonderful! Hope you have a great week1
Sylvia
Great photos! Looks like a delightful church.
What a great look into your world, thanks for sharing.
All the best
Guy
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