Gauerslund Church

Børkop, Denmark

Gauerslund Church was founded in the 12th century and rebuilt several times. The latest addition is a tower from 1918 which was built after the old one collapsed. The baptismal font is the oldest item in the church, dating from the building time. The altarpiece dates from 1600 and pulpit from 1606.

References:

gauerslund-sogn.dk

Address

Kirkebakken 30, Børkop, Denmark

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: The First Kingdom (Denmark)

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Karen Busk (10 months ago)
It's very beautiful in every way, ?????

Dorte Vestergaard (2 years ago)
Big church, lucky as there were many, but it was cold. Went to the funeral.

Brian Mikkelsen (2 years ago)
A beautiful priest and a beautiful church

Birgit Sørensen (3 years ago)
The church is good at collaborating with the local scout groups. Include them in the service

Ruth Krag Nielsen (3 years ago)
It is a lovely church where my children were baptized and confirmed, I was married there, much of my family is buried there

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