Västerhus kapell

The stone structure featured a rectangular nave with a western tower and a narrower straight chancel extending toward the eastern side of the building.

Archaeological excavations in 1947 revealed 364 medieval skeletons at the site, providing valuable insights into the local population's demographics from that period.

The chapel served as the first school location in Jämtland from 1578 to 1597, established by the bishop of Trondheim under King Frederik II's command.

The remains of the chapel hold designation RAÄ no. 2528-K-0000-00-0010 with Riksantikvarieämbetet and are now part of an archaeological research area.

The excavated skeletal remains from the chapel's cemetery indicate that half of the buried individuals were children under seven years old.

Location: Östersund Municipality

GPS coordinates: 63.19890,14.47780

Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:07