Medåker Church

Arboga, Sweden

Medåker Church was probably built in the late 13th century. The vestry and porch were added during the 1300’s. The church was widened to the north around 1490. The tower and tall, slender spire date back to 1652.

The limestone fonts were made in the 13th century and the altar in the late 15th century. The pulpit was carved in 1627.

References:

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Address

Sockenvägen 6A, Arboga, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

More Information

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Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Niknill Gun (5 years ago)
Beautiful church, everyone who works in the congregation does a fine job

Inger Wahlborg (6 years ago)
Flowers on mom's grave and candles via Fonus double weekend.

Sven-Åke Eriksson (6 years ago)
Very nice old church, located next to the school

inventor 03 (6 years ago)
Unbelievably nice in the summer. And well-behaved, it's also five stars of me!

NessLover94 (6 years ago)
One of the finest churches in this country. Very peaceful and not so close to the city.

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