Västra Harg church

Östergötland · Sweden · Church

The church whose archive burned in 1797 — so the parish's legends live only by word of mouth. The three giant's stones lie in the lake beside it.

A stone church probably from the 1200s (early-13th-century font preserved); present church 1814–15. In 1797 the parsonage and church archive burned entirely — much of the older parish history and folklore was lost. The village stands on an old 'harg' (Norse sacrificial site). Giant Garpe's three thrown stones lie in the lake here. [Documented history.]

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Where is Västra Harg church located?

Västra Harg church is in Östergötland, Sweden.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.

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