Lillesand, NO

Høvåg Church

Høvåg Church is a medieval church dating from 1150. The congregation bought the church from King Frederick IV (1671-1730) in 1723, when he experienced financial difficulties after the Great Nordic War. Work on the extension, maintenance and renovation of the church then began. The west wing was built in 1768, the north wing, which is the present main entrance, was built in 1828. The tower was built in 1831.

About this building

For more information visit on this building visit https://kirkesok.no/kirke/092600101

Key Features

  • Architecture
  • Monuments
  • Links to national heritage

Visitors information

  • Bus stop within 100m
  • Level access to the main areas
  • Car park at the building
  • Accessible toilets in the building

Other nearby buildings

Randesund Church

The Randesund church, built in 1864, is a cruciform church built of wood. The altarpiece, "The Holy Communion", was made by Olaf Hasaas after the original in Risør Church. The church bells date from 1864.

Hånes kirke

Håne's church is a brick church that was built in 1986. The church has a rectangular plan and was design by architects Arild Lauvland and Leif Haugen.

Tveit Church

The Tveit church is a medieval stone church built according to a long plan around the year 1150. It is possible that there was a Stave church on the site before the stone building was constructed. The Romanesque stone church originally had a rectangular shape. The sandstone baptismal font dates from 1250-1350 and the figure of the Virgin is thought to have been made in the 13th century. The Baroque altarpiece is dated to around 1650.

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