Råda Church

Råda, Sweden

Råda Church was probably built in the early 1100s to the site of even earlier wooden church. The chancel was rebuilt in the late 1200s and the tower and sacristy were added in 1400s. Mural paintings date from the 1632. There is also a Viking Age runestone attached in the porch wall. According the excavations made in graveyard, Råby was already inhabitate in the 9th century AD.

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

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Tommie Andersson (2 years ago)
Anna-Karin Magnusson (4 years ago)
Ing-Marie Bergström (4 years ago)
So incredibly nice
Emil Rappell (5 years ago)
It is a very nice and cozy place!
Gunnar Andersson (5 years ago)
Feels its function.
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