Krokstad Church

Hedekas, Sweden

Krokstad Church building time is unknown but it is first time mentioned in 1391. It was enlarged in 1702 and again in 1863. The tower was erected in 1810. The octagonal wooden font dates from the 1600s. The small bell is casted in 1614 and the big one in 1844.

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942, Hedekas, Sweden
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Founded: 14th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

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Lars Magnusson (5 years ago)
Nice church
Ann-Britt Bäck (5 years ago)
Nice church
Clary Hermansson (6 years ago)
Was there and looked at Lucia with students from Hedeka's school. Very nice church.
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