The Drangedal church was consecrated in 1775 after the previous church on the site had fallen into ruin and become too small. The church was built of wood with a T-shaped plan and was named the Church of Emmanuel. In 1839-42, a choir was built to the east, so that the church took the shape of a cross. At the same time, it was panelled on the outside and inside.
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The Tørdal church was built in 1809 by the builder Kittil Johnsen. The church was rebuilt during a major renovation in 1910. In its external shape, the church is quite similar to the main church of Prestestranda. The interior was restored in 1959 according to Finn Krafft's plans.
Landsmarka Chapel is one of the first Drakstil ("dragon style") churches that was built in the 1880s. The chapel is built according to the plans of the architect Herman Major Backer. The chapel has an open porch with an arched entrance resembling the arcades of the Stave churches.
Kroken Church is a long church designed by architect Victor Nordan and built by builder W.H. Kjønnaas in 1909. In February of the following year it was consecrated as a chapel by the bishop, but today the building bears the title of church. The church was extensively restored and extended in 2013.
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