Angerdshestra Church

Månsarp, Sweden

In 1910 during the restoration of Angerdshestra church 30 old pergaments were found revealing that the old church was inaugurated in the 13th century. Today documents are located in Stockholm Historical Museum. The current church was made of wood in 1669 to the site of medieval church. It was enlarged and restored in the 18th century. The oldest artefact is a wooden sculpture of St. Anne, dating from the 15th century. The altar was probably painted by Johan Kinnerus between 1716-1717.

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Founded: 1669
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Swedish Empire (Sweden)

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Karina Hagstrand (3 years ago)
Beautiful church. Was born and raised in Angerdshestra.
Kent Olsson (4 years ago)
An interesting church.
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