Norra Strö Church
church building in Kristianstad Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden
Norra Strö Church (Swedish: Norra Strö kyrka) is a church in Norra Strö, a village in Kristianstad Municipality, Scania, Sweden. Built during the Middle Ages, it still contains medieval murals as well as a number of historical furnishings. The church was partially rebuilt during the 19th century and renovated in the 1940s. It belongs to the Church of Sweden.
Description
The church in Norra Strö was built during the 12th or 13th century. The nave, apse and chancel are the oldest parts of the church, made of finely hewn sandstone blocks. During the 15th century, the interior was altered and new vaults constructed and decorated with murals. A church porch was built during the 16th century, but demolished in 1837 when the tower was built, replacing an earlier free-standing belfry. At the same time, a new sacristy was built, the windows enlarged and the north and south entrances closed. A renovation was made in 1946–1947, led by architect Knut Nordenskjöld.
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