Olden Gamle Kyrkje(Norway)

Olden Gamle Kyrkje(Norway) by williamwalton001 the present cross-shaped church was built in 1759.It is the only cruciform church in the Nordfjord district,and there are very few in western Norway.A building of this shape resists strong winds.
The ground floor of the church comprises five squares for-ming a greek cross; the seating is arranged so that the aisles form a Roman cross.The pews are in boxes , each with a door,giving the church a special character. Each farm had its own box pew, and some doors bear the family “mark” or initials.Some of the carved doors and jambs are made from timber taken from the stave church.

The eastern arm of the cross forms the chancel and is separated from the nave by a screen characteristic of churches of the middle ages. the exterior, wooden walls are painted white whereas the inside walls are unpainted.

Information from Olden Church.

Texture’s & effect’s by William Walton & Topaz. https://flic.kr/p/2gjeTbR