Övraby, Medieval church ruin in Halmstad, Sweden
The remnants of Övraby church include stone walls of a longhouse, chancel, and foundations that reveal the original architectural structure from the 12th century.
The church site marks the location of the original Halmstad settlement until the 1320s when the town relocated to its current position near the river Nissan.
Archaeological excavations in the 1930s uncovered evidence of religious practices, including the placement of a baptismal font on an elevated podium within the longhouse.
The church ruin stands as an open-air monument, accessible through walking paths that connect to the nearby loops of the river Nissan.
During the Nordic Seven Years' War in 1563, Swedish forces burned the settlement, leading to the permanent abandonment of both the church and surrounding village.
Location: Halmstad Municipality
GPS coordinates: 56.69640,12.87320
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:40
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