Savilahti Stone Sacristy, Medieval church sacristy in Mikkeli, Finland.
The Savilahti Stone Sacristy is a fieldstone building constructed with rough stone walls and distinctive wooden architectural details in Mikkeli. Its flat wooden roof rests on walls featuring triangular log ends, creating a structure that shows practical medieval building techniques.
Construction started in the 1520s as part of a larger church plan, but remained incomplete by the 1560s. A financial crisis caused by the seizure of parish funds during the Reformation period halted the project before it could be finished.
The structure shows how church communities stored their most valuable objects in a protected space. The collection of religious items housed here reflects what people in this region considered important across several generations.
The building operates as part of the Mikkeli City Museums network and offers free entry to all visitors. Since opening hours may vary with the seasons, checking ahead before your visit helps ensure you find it open during your intended time.
This structure is the only surviving portion of an ambitious stone church project from the 16th century in the Savonia region. Beneath it lies a hidden burial ground with roughly 22 graves, which remained hidden underground for centuries before being discovered during later archaeological investigation.
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