Heddal Stavkyrkje - Telemark, Norway
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N 59° 34.772 E 009° 10.581
32V E 509960 N 6604599
It was constructed at the beginning of the 13th century, and is the largest stave church in the World
Waymark Code: WMAPXZ
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Date Posted: 02/09/2011
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Heddal Stave Church is a triple nave stave church and is the largest of the 28 stave churches still remaining in Norway. It was constructed at the beginning of the 13th century. After the reformation the church was in a very poor condition, and a restoration took place during 1849 - 1851. However, because those who did it didn't have the necessary knowledge and skills, yet another restoration was necessary in the 1950's. The interior is marked by the period after the Lutheran Reformation in 1536/1537 and is for a great part a result of the restoration that took place in the 1950's.
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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1200
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Church of Norway
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 10:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:30 AM
Street address of Church:
Heddalsvegen 412
Notodden, Telemark Norway
3676
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
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