An apsidial church was built in the 12th century, without a tower; its
fundaments have been found under the floor. To this a tower, the present,
was added about 1200. A new chancel was erected at the end of the 12th century,
and the followed, in the first part of the 13th the big nave with its sumptuous
portal, a work by "Egypticus". The sculptures give an apocalyptical
vision: on the gable St Michael rides with shield and mace, on the capitals
we find Johannes, the author of the Book of Revelation, and scenes from
that book: the Apocalyptical Woman in different shapes and the Dragon-fight
of St Michael. In the south chancel window there are remnants of the stained
glass panes of the church from the 14th century. In the altar piece from
1701 a suite of figures from 14th century altar shrine have been fitted
in. The pulpit is a work from 1688 by Jochim Sterling and the pews belong
to the 17th and 18th centuries
Photo Hans Hemlin
Text Dr. Bengt G Söderberg
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