Images of Fantoft Stave Church
Fantoft Stave Church and its collection
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The Fantoft Stave Church that stands today is a reconstruction of the original church that tragically burned down in 1992. The original church was built around the year 1150 and was located in Fortun in Sogn. It was moved and rebuilt in Fantoft in 1883. The reconstruction of the church after the fire was a significant challenge due to the lack of knowledge and experience in building stave churches, which hadn't been done in Norway for many centuries. Despite these challenges, the reconstructed church was completed and inaugurated in 1997.
Materials and Artifacts in the Fantoft Stave Church
The timber used for the reconstruction of the Fantoft Stave Church was sourced from Kaupanger. The crucifix in the choir, a significant feature of the church, was carved by Sven Valevatn and painted by Solrun Nes. Despite the fire, a few original elements from the previous church were salvaged and incorporated into the new structure. These include the 'wish stone', possibly a relic, now found in one of the walls, and the cross.
NOFantoft stavkirke
NLStaafkerk van Fantoft
DEStabkirche Fantoft
ESIglesia de madera de Fortun
ITStavkirke di Fantoft
FRStavkirke de Fantoft
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