Hvaler Church, Medieval stone church in Skjærhalden, Norway
The stone church features a rectangular nave, narrow choir section, and stands on Kirkeøy island within the Hvaler archipelago south of Østfold county.
Carbon dating of wood samples indicates construction between 920 and 1080 AD, with archaeological excavations revealing a fireplace foundation from 120 BC to 80 AD.
The collection of 804 medieval coins discovered beneath the choir floor represents currency from Norway, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden during the Middle Ages.
Located at Fylkesveg 501 111 in Skjærhalden, the church maintains regular services and belongs to the Diocese of Borg within the Church of Norway.
The church contains a Renaissance pulpit from 1620, a limestone baptismal font from 1250-1300, and two brass candlesticks from Holland dating to approximately 1600.
Location: Hvaler
GPS coordinates: 59.03265,11.02562
Latest update: March 24, 2025 02:04
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