Elinghem Church Ruins, Hangvar, Sweden

Elinghem church was built in the 13th century and probably abandoned in the early 17th century. The altar with piscina and baptismal font still remain.

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Jens Wennerberg (7 months ago)
Cozy ruin of a church very nicely placed, recommended if you have the roads by!

Sebastian Bang-Hansen (2 years ago)
Feels like a scene from a Kenn Follett book :-)

april evans (4 years ago)
Was a beautiful ruin

Måsen (4 years ago)
Quite a nice church ruin. You haven't missed much if you miss it.

Susanne Norrby (6 years ago)
Spooky

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