Nøtterøy Church, Medieval church in Borgheim, Norway.
Nøtterøy Church is a stone structure with a long rectangular body and curved apse ends that can hold about 500 people in the main space. The building serves as an active parish church within the Diocese of Tunsberg.
The building was constructed in the 12th century and passed to the Count of Jarlsberg in 1673. Local farmers acquired ownership in the late 18th century.
During the 1814 Constitutional Assembly elections, the parish used this building as a meeting place where local representatives selected delegates for Eidsvoll.
The church is easily accessible and regularly holds worship services. Visitors should note that access times may vary depending on services and events scheduled at the site.
In 1883, architect Jacob Wilhelm Nordan carried out a major renovation that transformed the original layout into a cruciform design with a west tower and added vestry spaces. This work shaped the building's appearance as seen today.
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