Dalum Church, Dalum, Sweden

Dalum church originally consisted of Romanesque style nave, choir and apsis, built in the 1100s. The tower was added later during the same century. The sacristy was built in 1300s and church got its Gothic details. The tower destroyed in 1500s and the new one was erected in 1600s during the restoration. The bell tower dates from 1693. The current altar dates from 1693.

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MirEll H (3 years ago)
Vacker gammal kyrka från 1100-talet med torn från 1500-talet. Klocktornet är från 1600-talet. På kyrkogården finns två runstenar och en liljesten.

Dean Cramer (3 years ago)
Well kept and absolutely beautiful grounds and interior of the church.

Peter Johansson (4 years ago)
Fun to find out a little about sights and history of the local area

Gunnar Ekenberg (6 years ago)
Interesting story.

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