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

  1. ↑ "Simlinge kyrka" (in Swedish). Dalköpinge parish (Church of Sweden). Retrieved 17 January 2015.
  2. ↑ "Simlinge kyrka interiör" (in Swedish). Dalköpinge parish (Church of Sweden). Retrieved 17 January 2015.
  3. ↑ "Simlinge kyrka" (in Swedish). Trelleborg Municipality. Retrieved 17 January 2015.

55°23′27″N 13°17′12″E / 55.39083°N 13.28667°E / 55.39083; 13.28667

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