Kungs-Husby Church

Enköping, Sweden

Kungs-Husby Church date from the 14th century and it was enlarged between 1755-57. The medieval frescoes in walls were overpainted in the 18th century, but restored in 1859. The triumph crucifix (made in the 1200s) date probably from the elder wooden church. The limestone madonna statue was made in Rheinland around the year 1340. The Gustavian Classicism style pulpit was carved in 1789 by J. C. Krüger.

References:
  • Marianne Mehling et al. Knaurs Kulturführer in Farbe. Schweden. München 1987.

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522, Enköping, Sweden
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Founded: 14th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

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Göran Wallander (4 years ago)
Nice
Kerstin Haegermarck (6 years ago)
Kalle “Scottusa27” Anka (7 years ago)
Nice little church from the 13th century
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