Stora Åby church

Östergötland · Sweden · Church

A giant on Omberg could not bear the bell's ringing and hurled stones at the church — they lie still in the churchyard wall.

Stora Åby was a court site 1684–1727. The legend: a giant on Omberg could not bear the church bell and hurled great stones at the church; they fell short and lie still in the churchyard wall 'where they are seen to this day'. A classic giant's-throw motif, as at Heda and Rogslösa. [Church/court site documented; the giant's throw folklore.]

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Where is Stora Åby church located?

Stora Åby church is in Östergötland, Sweden.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.

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