Hesby

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Hesby is a village in the Norwegian island of Finnøy in Rogaland county, on the western coast of Norway. Hesby is a historical seat of power dating back to the Middle Ages. Hesby is also the site of Hesby Church which dates back to around the year 1250 A.D. [1]

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References

  1. Thorsnæs, Geir (2021-04-09). "Hesby – Store norske leksikon". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2024-02-17.

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