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Vrigsted is a parish and a village in the Danish Municipality of Hedensted in eastern Jutland. As of 2015, the parish has a population of 327. [1] [2]

Vrigsted Church, built in the first half of the 12th century, has undergone alterations and additions over the centuries. Restored in 2000, it still bears traces of its Romanesque origins. Remains of its wall frescos can also be seen. [3]

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References

  1. "KM5: Folketal 1. januar efter sogn, køn, alder og folkekirkemedlemsskab" (in Danish). Danmarks Statistik. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  2. "Vrigsted" (in Danish). Hedenstederne. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  3. "Vrigsted Kirke" (in Danish). Kend Din Landsby. Retrieved 3 October 2016.

Coordinates: 55°44′N9°50′E / 55.733°N 9.833°E / 55.733; 9.833