Nederluleå Church
Nederluleå Church | ||
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Nederluleå kyrka | ||
Consecrated June 29, 1492 | | |
Architecture | ||
Functional status | Parish church | |
Administration | ||
Diocese | Diocese of Luleå |
Nederluleå Church (
History
The presently visible stone church was probably preceded by a wooden chapel. Construction of the stone church started in the 15th century and continued into the early 16th century.[1] The church was however inaugurated already in 1492, by Jakob Ulvsson, Archbishop of Uppsala.[3] Arrowslits preserved in the church indicate that apart from its religious use, it also served a defensive purpose.[3] The church remained largely unchanged until the 18th century. In 1745 the medieval frescos were painted over, and during the same decade the windows were enlarged. In 1776-78 the church was painted red, externally, a new entrance was made and more windows added. In 1848 the windows were altered, again. Successive changes to the interior, with old furnishings removed and new added, have also been carried out since the 18th century. During a renovation in 1909 the medieval frescos were uncovered again and the choir portal regained its original appearance, which had been altered during the 18th century. Additional renovations have been carried out in 1936, 1954 and 1969–71.[1] The free-standing bell tower dates from 1851 and replaced an earlier, wooden bell tower.[3] The two bells date from 1554 and 1684, but have both been re-cast in later times.[2]
Scenes from television series En hederlig jul med Knyckertz were filmed in the church.[4]
Architecture
The church is built of
Inside, the church is a
Among the church furnishings, the
See also
- Church frescos in Sweden
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Luleå kn, NEDERLULEÅ KYRKOVALL 4:1 NEDERLULEÅ KYRKA (GAMMELSTADS KYRKA)". Swedish National Heritage Board. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Fakta om Nederluleå kyrka". Church of Sweden. Archived from the original on 18 April 2013. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "WORLD HERITAGE GAMMELSTAD CHURCH TOWN" (PDF). Luleå Municipality. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
- ^ Marcus Perjus (12 January 2021). "Årets julkalender spelas in i Norrbotten" (in Swedish). SVT Norrbotten. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
External links
- Media related to Nederluleå Church at Wikimedia Commons