Heddal Stavkirke Photo

Photographer’s Note

Heddal stave church is a stave church located in Heddal, Norway.
A stave church is a medieval wooden church with a post and beam construction related to timber framing.
The wall frames are filled with vertical planks. The load-bearing posts (stafr in Old Norse) have lent their name to the building technique.
It was probably built in the end of the 12th century, and has not changed structure or had a major reconstruction since that date.
All of the existing stave churches except one are found in Norway.

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crhieatt (5145) 2008-07-17 14:02

Kris,
Very nice shot of this fantastic building. I don't think I've seen this before - I'm sure I would have remembered!
Very much TFS! :)

Regards
Colin

Morac (20843) 2008-07-17 14:03

Hello Kris
The architecture of this church is really surprising, exceptional and original.
Thank you to offer it to us.
Regards
Marc

lilimih33 (9874) 2008-07-17 16:52

Hello Kris!
Very very beautiful church and great colours in your picture!
Nice point of view!
Best regards!
Lili