Church in Vemdalen, Härjedalen Municipality, Jämtland County, Sweden

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Vemdalen Church (Vemdalens kyrka) was erected in 1624 and moved to its present site in 1763. The church building was constructed of wood and covered with wood shingles. A free standing bell tower was erected in 1755. The foundation consists of natural stone. The church has an octagonal floor plan. The church pulpit is carved by Jöns Ljungberg (1736-1818). The altarpiece was carved by Jonas Granberg (1696-1776) between 1770 and 1773. The church belongs to the parish of Hedebygden in the Diocese of Härnösand. (source: Wikipedia)

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Location: Vemdalen, Härjedalen Municipality, Jämtland County, Sweden
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