Normlösa church

Church

In the medieval parish of Normlösa, a limestone church was built during the early Middle Ages, probably in the 1100s or early 1200s. The church included a tower in the west, which was built in the 1600s. The current church was constructed in 1766-67.

During the reconstruction in the 18th century, the older tower and parts of the south facade were retained. The porch likely also comes from the older church. The new church was built in early Gustavian style as a single-nave church with a long house and a straight-ended chancel of the same width. The interior is characterized by the paneled barrel vault and the ancient furnishings. Late medieval wall paintings have been revealed by the organ loft and in the ground floor of the tower.

The altarpiece "Crucifixion" is a painting by Gustav Lindblom and is a copy of David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl's altarpiece in Kalmar Cathedral. The medieval baptismal font made of sandstone is dated to the 12th century. In the chancel, there is a richly carved and painted wooden baptismal font that was acquired in 1678. The triumphal crucifix dates from the end of the 12th century when Romanesque features begin to merge with Gothic. The altarpiece is from the second half of the 15th century. In the churchyard, you will find Carl Milles' sculpture "God's Hand", donated by Sten Hesser in 2002.

From road 206 between Mantorp and Skänninge, follow the signs to Normlösa.