Simlinge Church

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Simlinge Church (Swedish : Simlinge kyrka) is a medieval Lutheran church north-east of Trelleborg, Sweden. It belongs to the Diocese of Lund.

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History and architecture

The church dates from circa 1200 and is constructed of brick. [1] During the 15th century, the original wooden ceiling was replaced with the currently visible vaults. [2] The tower dates from 1852. [3]

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References

  1. "Simlinge kyrka" (in Swedish). Dalköpinge parish (Church of Sweden). Retrieved 17 January 2015.
  2. "Simlinge kyrka interiör" (in Swedish). Dalköpinge parish (Church of Sweden). Retrieved 17 January 2015.
  3. "Simlinge kyrka" (in Swedish). Trelleborg Municipality. Retrieved 17 January 2015.

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