Simlinge Church
Simlinge Church, external view
Simlinge Church (Swedish: Simlinge kyrka) is a medieval Lutheran church north-east of Trelleborg, Sweden. It belongs to the Diocese of Lund.
History and architecture[]
The church dates from circa 1200 and is constructed of brick.[1] During the 15th century, the original wooden ceiling was replaced with the currently visible vaults.[2] The tower dates from 1852.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Simlinge kyrka" (in Swedish). Dalköpinge parish (Church of Sweden). Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ^ "Simlinge kyrka interiör" (in Swedish). Dalköpinge parish (Church of Sweden). Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ^ "Simlinge kyrka" (in Swedish). Trelleborg Municipality. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
External links[]
- Official site (in Swedish)
Media related to Simlinge Church at Wikimedia Commons
Coordinates: 55°23′27″N 13°17′12″E / 55.39083°N 13.28667°E
Categories:
- Churches in Skåne County
- Churches in the Diocese of Lund
- Churches converted from the Roman Catholic Church to the Church of Sweden