Anundsjö Church

Örnsköldsvik, Sweden

The present Anundsjö church was built in 1437 and is a good example of northern late medieval church architecture. It has a simple rectangular floor plan and consists of nave, porch to the south and the vestry in the north. The church is constructed of stone with a roof covered with thick wood paneling. Entrance is through the porch. The church still has its medieval appearance. The church has paintings on the ceiling that were previously painted over with white paint. The original paintings were revealed in a restoration in 1952.

The bell tower was built in 1759 by Per Zakrisson (1723–1780) of Anundsjö. Zakrisson was a craftsman, carpenter, wood carver, blacksmith, and mechanic. He was most noted as a church builder. Above the belfry stands a memorial to him set up in 1959 for the 200th anniversary of the building of the tower. The tower has two bells.

References:

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Address

Köpmangatan 65, Bredbyn, Örnsköldsvik, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1437
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Kalmar Union (Sweden)

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Örnsköldsvik Museum (34,9 km)
Ytterlännäs Old Church (53 km)
Vibyggerå Old Church (45,3 km)
Stensätter Hill Fort (54,1 km)
Häxberget (Witch Mountain) (50,2 km)
Boteå Church (39,9 km)

User Reviews

Monica Byström (2 years ago)
Beautiful medieval church. Beautiful view.

Jean-Claude Marclay (3 years ago)
A wonderful spiritual place.

Thomas Kristoffersson (4 years ago)
Beautiful late medieval church from the 15th century. Ditto the wooden belfry from 1700, built by an ancestor from Kubbe.

Petra Westman (6 years ago)
A beautiful little church, if you pass by I think you should stop for a while and visit the church

Stefan Andersson (6 years ago)
The staff manage everything to the best of their ability based on the conditions given by politicians and management.

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