Trøgstad Church

Trøgstad, Norway

Trøgstad Church was probably built in c. 1250, but is not mentioned in written sources before 1343. The tower was erected in c. 1620 and replaced with a new one in 1700. In 1904 the church was enlarged and remodeled, west wall and porch were demolished and the choir extended.

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Founded: c.1250
Category: Religious sites in Norway

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Maren Gjedbakken (3 years ago)
Nice church
asle skjelnes (4 years ago)
Very cozy church, nice decorations
Łukasz Mikosz (4 years ago)
Piece of the history
Ove Windahl (5 years ago)
There is also a lot of history here
Ragnar Tollefsen (5 years ago)
A nice medieval church built about 1250 and restored in 1904. If you are interested in church buildings then this one should visit.
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