Karlskyrka kyrkoruin, Medieval church ruin in Söderby-Karl, Sweden.
Karlskyrka kyrkoruin is a stone church ruin in Norrtälje Municipality dating from the early medieval period. The remains stand within open fields and pastures, where they have stood for centuries as traces of former religious life.
The church was built in the first half of the 13th century and served as a parish center until 1796 when it merged with the Söderby congregation. By 1641, an archbishop had documented that interior furnishings had fallen into severe disrepair.
The ruins contain a pilgrim's badge depicting Saint Birgitta reading a scripture, indicating historical connections to pilgrimages to Vadstena.
The site remains accessible during summer months and is still used for religious events such as services and weddings. Visitors should prepare for open ground and know that the ruins sit in an exposed area with no shelter.
Records from 1641 document the church's decline, with an archbishop noting the interior furnishings were in extremely poor condition.
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