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LG 0442 Miniature reproduction traditional stavkirke (Stave Church), Savjord, Beiarn, west of Rognan, Nordland, Norway. This miniature reproduction traditional stavkirke, based on the church at Gol, was built by retired carpenter, Magnus Stensland. It has a height of 11 metres and can hold about 20 people. It took three years to build, was completed in 2008, invested by the Bishop in February 2009 and the first marriage was conducted there in May 2009. Picture was taken in June 2009 when only the lower sections of roof had been tarred. Keywords: Norwegian Beiaradalen labour of love dragons head decoration decorated ornate ornately carved tower religion religious Christian Christianity architecture wood wooden timber building small miniature reproduction copy wooden shingles tar tarred preservative preservation treatment lgpl Miniature reproduction traditional stavkirke Stave Church Savjord Beiarn Nordland Norway
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Photographer: Leslie Garland
Collection: Norway
Filename:
LG 0442
Upload Date: 2009-06-30 14:38:18
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Miniature reproduction traditional stavkirke (Stave Church), Savjord, Beiarn, west of

Rognan, Nordland, Norway.
This miniature reproduction traditional stavkirke, based on the church at Gol, was built by retired carpenter, Magnus Stensland. It has a height of 11 metres and can hold about 20 people. It took three years to build, was completed in 2008, invested by the Bishop in February 2009 and the first marriage was conducted there in May 2009. Picture was taken in June 2009 when only the lower sections of roof had been tarred.
Keywords: Norwegian Beiaradalen labour of love dragons head decoration decorated ornate ornately carved tower religion religious Christian Christianity architecture wood wooden timber building small miniature reproduction copy wooden shingles tar tarred preservative preservation treatment lgpl Miniature reproduction traditional stavkirke Stave Church Savjord Beiarn Nordland Norway