Brönnestad Church, Medieval church in Brönnestad, Sweden.
Brönnestad Church is a stone church in Hässleholm with external walls dating to the 12th century and a wooden belfry built in 1491. The interior contains multiple decorated vaults, an original baptismal font, and an 18th-century altarpiece.
Construction began in the 12th century with the nave and parts of the chancel forming the oldest sections. The wooden belfry was added at the end of the 15th century as a later addition to the structure.
The interior displays rare wall paintings from the 15th century showing Biblical scenes and saints that were hidden under whitewash for centuries. Visitors can see these rediscovered artworks, which show how local craftspeople decorated their places of worship during the Middle Ages.
The church is accessible to visitors in Hässleholm Municipality and can be viewed from the outside at any time, while interior access may depend on opening hours. Wear comfortable footwear as the surrounding cemetery ground can be uneven.
The wooden belfry from 1491 is one of only nine surviving structures of its kind in the Scania region. These rare buildings demonstrate late medieval craftsmanship that is rarely seen elsewhere today.
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