Rødven Stave Church, Møre og Romsdal, Norway - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

The time of origin can be dated back to ca. 1200 but the church was first mentioned in documents in 1589. Around the year 1600 the church, which was originally a simple long rectangular nave, was rebuilt much. The original choir in rod construction became replaced by a choir in a block design and also the portico, which flanked the church, was removed. It is also documented that in 1689 a storm damaged the church and the tower very strong.

A special feature are the diagonal piers like those at the stave church in Kvernes. The church has a north and a south porch, the latter consists of interlaced half-columns with foliate carvings and archivolt. The interior of the church was painted in the 17th and 18 century. The church has a life-size gothic crucifix from the second half of the 13th century, which probably originally came from the opening chorus (Triumphal Arch), and since then the cross is called Triumphcross.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1589 Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Evangelical Street address of Church: Rødven Eidsbygda, Møre og Romsdal Norway 6350 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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