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Gestad gamla kyrkplats

Address
Stommen 101, 46465, Brålanda
Denomination
Church of Sweden
Associated diocese
Diocese of Karlstad

Gestad gamla kyrkplats lies just north of Gestad kyrka. Gestad's old church was probably built in the 1200s. The new church was consecrated in 1800 and was built partly using brick from the old church. At the old church site stands a stately monument to Lieutenant General Axel Erik Roos.

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Gestad gamla kyrkplats

Gestad gamla kyrkplats lies just north of Gestad kyrka. Gestad's old church was probably built in the 1200s. The new church was consecrated in 1800 and was built partly using brick from the old church. At the old church site stands a stately monument to Lieutenant General Axel Erik Roos.

Stommen 101, 46465, Brålanda

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