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Husaby kyrka (church) was built around the 9th century.
The church is located south east of Kinnekulle and is mostly known for being the place where Olof Skötkonung was baptized (in a sacred well, just east of Church.
Olof Skötkonung became the fist truly Christian king in Sweden. Olof had a Kings Farm near Husaby which he donated to the first bishop's seat in Sweden.
The church is an unusually large Romanesque church with a high west tower, originally functioning as a defence tower.
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This hole was for the lower ranked people who was not |
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allowed into the church. They listened to the ceremonies from outside |
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Baptismal font from 13th century |
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The wooden screen is quite unique in Sweden. It served to divide the chancel from the nave. |
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The hole in the wall is called Ambon and served as a pulpit. |
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The present used pulpit from 1671 |
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The church interior is atmospheric, with ceiling-paintings from the Church's earliest days, and colourful in red and green colours despite the fact that very little light will not enter.
The walls are also very high for a relatively small church, which brings to mind a tower rather than a church.
Among the inventory is an episcopal seat from the 13th century |
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Bishop throne from 13th century |
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The two tombs in the form of two large stone coffins, outside the entrance is said to belong to Olof Skötkonung and Queen Estrid.
The inscription on one of them says: Finally Happy |
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The Well that Olof Skötkonung was baptised |
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Husaby, Sweden, July 2009 |
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