Øyestad Church

Rykene, Norway

The Gothic Øyestad Church was built of stone around 1200. The eastern wall was demolished in the 1600s. Øyestad church was destroyed by fire in 1900. It was restored and the interior completely replaced in 1902.

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Riksveg 407 130, Rykene, Norway
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Founded: c. 1200
Category: Religious sites in Norway

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www.kirkesok.no

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