Hustad Church, Romanesque stone church in Inderøy Municipality, Norway
Hustad Church is a Romanesque stone structure in Inderøy Municipality with rounded arches on its north and south sides. The rectangular nave opens into a narrower chancel, displaying typical features of medieval stone ecclesiastical architecture.
Construction began around 1150, with tree-ring analysis confirming the roof timbers were felled between 1162 and 1163. This timeframe reveals how quickly the building progressed during the medieval period.
The church displays typical features of medieval Norwegian religious architecture through its rounded arches and stone construction. Visitors can observe how communities in that era built their places of worship.
The church is open during summer months from June through August, located on route 761 heading toward Sandvollan from the E6. It is best to check access times beforehand and wear comfortable shoes for exploring the grounds.
The church grounds preserve Norway's only surviving example of a traditional cog-joinery fence called Kjerkeplank. This rare crafted element reflects regional building traditions of the Trøndelag area.
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