Stora Mellösa Church

Stora Mellösa, Sweden

Stora Mellösa Church was buit in the late 1100s. It was enlarged to the east in the 15th century and the porch and sacristy were added in the 16th century. The chapel of near Göksholm castle owners was built in the mid-1600s. The spire and some other parts were destroyed by fire in 1743. The restoration was made between 1830-1836.

The interior date mainly from the 1600-1800s. The font is original from the 12th century. There are two pre-Christian runestones in the churchyard.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Göksholmsvägen 2, Stora Mellösa, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

More Information

sv.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Robert Svensson (9 months ago)
Such nice people there

Patrick Närholm (16 months ago)
Nice premises for various collections you can think of.

Alfons Wingsköld (2 years ago)
some idiot pulled the gun on me so I had to run away

peter engman (3 years ago)

Bengt Karlsson (6 years ago)

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