Sandsøy Church

Sandsøy Church was built in 1888 and designed by architect Ole Scheistrøen. The previous church in Sandsøya was built in 1765 and moved to Bjarkøya in 1886. Part of the interior of the old church was later returned to Sandsøya, and is now in the present church.

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Key Features

  • Architecture

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Bjarkøy Church

Bjarkøy Church is a wooden cross church built on Sandsøya Island in 1765. In 1885-1886 the church was dismantled and moved to the island of Bjarkøya, where it was restored.

Lundenes Church

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Trondenes Church

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