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Location: 68°49N, 16°33′ E
The plan is of the ancient type, with a choir narrower than the nave, but surprisingly of the same length.
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The present day church dates back to the 13th century, and was built over the ruins of two older viking stave (wooden) churches ( 11th -12th cent.), after the vikings lost the battle against the unification of Norway . It displays both romanic and gothic styles: arched doorways and thick walls, a fortification against russian assaults.
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Main door
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Side door
The organ dates from the late 18th century. In the choir section, one can see remnants of medieval frescoes.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxWzxZvmrSx_CcZi96cCzCEANV4FSCO4l8RDlWpE4J8aIHmybNFA2HvWBqbm7Shfe5D6B38SgZc-dxNes5o-ufvnKi_ul3g3KuTC1mNz581_9mrDlOTTtePuapZVY9xcTrvYPFTWGaE1w/s400/HDR_Trondenes_K_altertavle_Eier_kirkekontoret_big.jpg)
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Detail from the altarpiece: veneration of Mary.
The beautiful baroque pulpit (1762, rococo style) is equipped with an hourglass to allow the minister to time long sermons:
The beautiful baroque pulpit (1762, rococo style) is equipped with an hourglass to allow the minister to time long sermons: