Ørland, NO

Ørland Church

Ørland Church is a long medieval stone church, built before 1342, and rebuilt twice after lightning strikes in 1766 and 1884. The church has a relatively short and wide nave with a lower and narrower choir, a small porch to the west, an extension of the staircase on the long side of the nave to the north and a sacristy on the north side of the choir. The stained glass window in the choir's round east window was also designed by Gabriel Kielland, who is known for his work with the stained glass windows in Nidaros Cathedral.

About this building

For more information visit on this building visit https://kirkesok.no/kirke/162100201

Key Features

  • Architecture
  • Stained glass
  • Monuments

Visitors information

  • Car park at the building
  • Accessible toilets in the building

Other nearby buildings

Austråt Castle Chapel

Austråt Castle Chapel was built in brick around 1200. Mrs Ingerd Ottesdatter (1475-1555) was one of the most prominent and atypical owners of Austratt. She played an important role in Norwegian history, especially in connection with the introduction of the Reformation. The main building was constructed in her time. The eastern part, the chapel and the tower, date from 1150-1220 and are therefore much older.

Bjugn Church

The Bjugn church was consecrated in 1956 after the old church burned down in 1952. Much of the furnishings come from the old church: the altarpiece, paintings and baptismal font. The altarpiece is from 1520, probably made in Northern Germany.

Nes Church

The Nes church is a long church built in 1878-79. A church was built on Nes between 1520 and 1536, south of the place where the present church stands. When the present church was built, the old church was demolished and rebuilt under the name Austefjord Church.

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