Maglarp new Church, Gothic Revival church in Trelleborg Municipality, Sweden
Maglarp new Church is a brick building in Gothic Revival style in Trelleborg Municipality, featuring characteristic pointed arches, steep roofs, and vertical design elements. The church complex includes a cemetery grounds that extends the sacred space beyond the main structure.
The building was designed by architect Harald Boklund and opened in 1909 as part of Sweden's religious expansion during the early 20th century. The church served the community for nearly a century before being deconsecrated in 2006.
The cemetery surrounding the building served as a burial ground for the local community for over a century before the church's closure. Residents used this sacred space for funerals and remembrance gatherings that marked important moments in their lives.
The building sits in a rural area within Trelleborg Municipality and today stands under Swedish heritage protection as a listed structure. Visitors should know that while the church is no longer active for worship, it remains an important architectural landmark you can see from outside.
The building was designed by Harald Boklund, an architect who created several Gothic Revival churches throughout the Skåne region. His work continues to shape the architectural character of communities across southern Sweden.
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