Husøy Church () is a

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of the

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county,

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. It is located in the village of Husøy. It is one of the churches for the Søndre Slagen

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which is part of the

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(

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) in the

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. The reddish-brown, stone church was built in a

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design in 1933 using plans drawn up by the

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Eirik Eikrann. The church seats about 183 people.

History

Historically, the island had belonged to other parishes, but by the 20th century, the island residents wanted their own church. In 1925, a cemetery on Husøy was

consecrated Sacred describes something that is dedicated or set apart for the service or worship of a deity; is considered worthy of spiritual respect or devotion; or inspires awe or reverence among believers. The property is often ascribed to objects (a ...

. Soon after, work began towards getting a chapel built. In 1932–1933, a chapel was built at the cemetery and it was

on 8 September 1933. It was originally known as Husøy Chapel (in the 21st century, the name was changed to Husøy Church). The building was designed by Eirik Eikrann. The building material is a local

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on both the

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and bell tower. The choir is flanked by

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that fill up to the same width as the nave and have exit doors in the east. The proportions are such that the building seems quite wide in relation to its length, and the roof is quite dominant. The church is inspired by the county's medieval churches, but also has features of

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and functionalism. The windows and doors are all arched.

References

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History

See also

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