Urjala Stone Sacristy

Urjala, Finland

The sacristy was built probably 1520-1540 and was part of a wooden church till 1806. It is supposed to be the first part of a planned stone church, but the plan was never finished.

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Founded: 1520-1540
Category: Religious sites in Finland
Historical period: Middle Ages (Finland)

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