Ausås Church

Ängelholm, Sweden

The Ausås church was opened in 1858 on the site of a former church. The older church probably dates back to the 13th century, as does the current steeple. The current altarpiece was created in 1949 by Gunnar Wallentin. The sandstone Baptismal font has been dated to around the12th century.

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Founded: 1858
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Union with Norway and Modernization (Sweden)

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www.engelholm.com

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Andreas Henriksson (2 months ago)
Good church
Charlotta Stoll (5 years ago)
Nice church with lovely atmosphere
Stefan Svensson (5 years ago)
Nice church with many lovely people.
Max “zveuse” Elman (6 years ago)
Nice and cozy place, +rep for xPEL, GPF 24/7 ;)
Otto Gadd (7 years ago)
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