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This is a list of medieval stone churches in Finland. A total number of 104 fieldstone churches were built between the 13th and 16th century, of which 83
List of medieval stone churches in Finland
List_of_medieval_stone_churches_in_Finland
Finnish churches
Medieval stone churches in Finland were built between the 13th and 16th century. The total number of churches was 104, of which 83 have been preserved
Medieval stone churches in Finland
Medieval_stone_churches_in_Finland
World Heritage Sites in Finland List of medieval stone churches in Finland Richards, J.M. 800 Years of Finnish Architecture. London: David & Charles, 1978
Architecture_of_Finland
The most important products of medieval architecture in Finland are the medieval stone churches. More than a hundred of them were built during 15th and
Finnish_art
The history of Finland began around 9000 BC during the end of the last glacial period. Stone Age cultures were Kunda, Comb Ceramic, Corded Ware, Kiukainen
History_of_Finland
Church made up of single block of stone
of the medieval churches are still used today for Christian orthodox religious ceremonies and festivities. There are a number of monolithic churches elsewhere
Monolithic_church
Church in Turku, Finland
(Finnish: Turun tuomiokirkko, Swedish: Åbo domkyrka) is the only medieval basilica in Finland and the Mother Church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church
Turku_Cathedral
Church in Uusimaa, Finland
Nicholas Church of Ingå (Swedish: Ingå S:t Nikolaus kyrka, Finnish: Inkoon Pyhän Nikolaoksen kirkko) is a medieval church in Ingå, Finland. The church is owned
Saint_Nicholas_Church,_Ingå
Some churches are very old and much changed, so in cases of good preservation one might find twelve crosses inside the earliest complete stone building
Consecration_cross
Church building made of field stones
Exterior detail of the Union Church of Pocantico Hills, Westchester County, New York, United States, 1921 Medieval stone churches in Finland Ehl, Heinrich:
Fieldstone_church
Municipality in Central Finland, Finland
the northernmost municipality of the administrative sub-region of Saarijärvi-Viitasaari in the region of Central Finland. It is located on highway 4 (E75)
Pihtipudas
Architectural style of Northern Europe
parish churches at Oldenburg (Holstein), Segeberg, Ratzeburg, and Lübeck. Henry the Lion laid the foundation stone of the Cathedral in 1173. In the Margraviate
Brick_Gothic
Conflicts involving Finnish tribes
the approximately 40 Giant's Churches from the Neolithic period (3500–2000 BCE) found from the northwest coast of Finland may have served as fortifications
Early_Finnish_wars
This is a list of medieval musical instruments used in European music during the Medieval period. It covers the period from before 5th into the 15th A
List of European medieval musical instruments
List_of_European_medieval_musical_instruments
Country in Northern Europe
Finland, officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It borders Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia
Finland
Church building in Mikkeli, Finland
Savilahti Stone Sacristy (Finnish: Savilahden kivisakasti) is located on Porrassalmenkatu in Savilahti, Mikkeli, Finland and serves as the sacristy of the old
Savilahti_Stone_Sacristy
Art with subjects from Christianity
found around other churches and graveyards. Named for their strong foundational pillars, Stave Churches were another popular display of Christian Viking
Christian_art
map shows the medieval churches of Greater London. The hundred or so medieval churches in the City of London are shown in a separate map in the City section
List_of_churches_in_London
Sculpture primarily concerned as a representational figure
classical Greek sculpture, "All stone sculpture, whether limestone or marble, was painted, either wholly or in part." Medieval statues were also usually painted
Statue
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Rauma, Finland
because of its unique wooden architecture and its well-preserved medieval town layout. It is one of the only medieval towns in Finland. The area of Old Rauma
Old_Rauma
Period in Finnish history until 1809
slottslän (linnalääni in Finnish). Sweden was an electoral kingdom in medieval times and the election was held at the Stones of Mora. Finland also received the
Finland_under_Swedish_rule
Capital and most populous city of Finland
known in English by its Swedish name of Helsingfors, is the capital and most populous city in Finland. It is on the shore of the Gulf of Finland and is
Helsinki
Motif of three hares in threefold rotational symmetry
ceiling in Scarborough, Yorkshire. The motif of the three hares is used in a number of medieval or more recent European churches, particularly in France
Three_hares
churches in the countryside were often fortified. The medieval churches on Gotland constitute a group of unusually well-preserved medieval churches,
Architecture_of_Sweden
(non-institutional) Churches of Christ in Australia Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) Independent Christian Churches/Churches of Christ
List of Christian denominations
List_of_Christian_denominations
Restraint used to hold and punish a person in a standing position
pilori, see below), itself from medieval Latin pilloria, of uncertain origin, perhaps a diminutive of Latin pila 'pillar, stone barrier'. Rather like the lesser
Pillory
Fantastic or mythical figure used as architectural element
In architecture, a grotesque (/ɡroʊˈtɛsk/) is a fantastic or mythical figure carved from stone and fixed to the walls or roof of a building. A chimera
Grotesque_(architecture)
Municipality in Innlandet, Norway
his bow, commanding that the church be built wherever the arrow hit the ground. A winged arrow is also a frequent medieval heraldic motif. This design
Våler Municipality (Innlandet)
Våler_Municipality_(Innlandet)
Aspect of women's history
and women who actively led armies are included in this list. James Illston says, "the field of medieval gender studies is a growing one, and nowhere is
Women in post-classical warfare
Women_in_post-classical_warfare
City in Uusimaa, Finland
Porvoo was one of the six medieval towns of Finland, along with Turku, Ulvila, Rauma, Naantali and Vyborg, and is first mentioned as a city in texts from
Porvoo
Major branch of Protestantism
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. That being said, many personal opinions of Martin Luther were not adopted by the Lutheran churches in the Augsburg Confession
Lutheranism
Municipality in Uusimaa, Finland
the medieval stone church dedicated to St. Peter. Helsinki parish of the Finnish Orthodox Church is also active in Siuntio. The Church of St. Peter in Siuntio
Siuntio
Region of Finland
characteristic of the region. The region contains three medieval stone churches: the churches of Närpes and Pedersöre, which remain in use, and the ruins of St Mary's
Ostrobothnia (administrative region)
Ostrobothnia_(administrative_region)
Place in Gotland, Sweden
in Burs and died in Finland, is probably Sweden's tallest man up to date. He is listed as the eleventh-tallest in the world in the Guinness Book of Records
Burs,_Gotland
Church murals or church wall paintings are mostly medieval paintings found in several Swedish churches. They usually adorn the vaults or walls of the
Church_murals_in_Sweden
Medieval term for eastern part of the Kingdom of Sweden
orientales), in Finnish Itämaa, is an older term for the eastern part of the Kingdom of Sweden, east of the Gulf of Bothnia and north of the Gulf of Finland. It
Österland
Municipality in Päijät-Häme, Finland
attraction is Hollola's medieval stone church with 550 seats. The church belongs to the third generation of Finnish stone churches, which were built between
Hollola
City in Uusimaa, Finland
Espoo (/ˈɛspoʊ/, Finnish: [ˈespoː]; Swedish: Esbo) is a city in Finland. It is located to the west of the capital, Helsinki, in southern Uusimaa. The population
Espoo
Repository for the remains of the dead
underground stone or brick-lined chamber, often family-owned, located in cemeteries or beneath churches. Crypt: An underground chamber beneath a church, often
Tomb
Historical period of Sweden
first Christian king of Sweden, and the first who is known to have ruled over the different tribes. Olof is listed first in medieval Swedish regnal lists
History_of_Sweden_(800–1521)
This is a list of notable ecclesiastical buildings that have suffered significant fires. Some medieval-era places of worship have been subject to repeated
List of fires at places of worship
List_of_fires_at_places_of_worship
the main body of the church, in Romanesque and Gothic Christian abbey, cathedral basilica and church architecture. "Nave" (Medieval Latin navis, "ship")
List_of_highest_church_naves
Place in Satakunta, Finland
the Bothnian Sea in Pori, Finland. The island is located near the mouth of river Kokemäenjoki, 30 kilometres (19 miles) northwest of the Pori's city center
Reposaari
Town in Capital, Denmark
population of 674 (1 January 2026). It is located 7.2 kilometres (4.5 mi) by road northeast of Rønne. Nyker has one of Bornholm's four round churches, Ny Kirke;
Nyker
Halliste) (2004) Finland (7) The Carvings from historic time at the island of Gaddtarmen (Hauensuoli) (1990) The large Stone Age ruin of Kastelli at Pattijoki
List of World Heritage Sites in Northern Europe
List_of_World_Heritage_Sites_in_Northern_Europe
Fortified structure
keskiaikaiset linnat [Medieval Castles in Finland] (in Finnish). Helsinki, FI: Otava. Gebelin, François (1964). The châteaux of France. Hart, H. Eaton
Castle
one of the foremost rabbis in Jewish history, compiled his magnum opus, the Mishneh Torah. It is the only Medieval-era work that details all of Jewish
History_of_lesbianism
Former municipality in Southwest Finland, Finland
church, a medieval stone church from the middle of the 15th century, stands in the middle of the village Kyrkbacken (Eng: Church hill), the centre of
Nagu
Autonomous region of Finland
; Finnish: Ahvenanmaa) is an autonomous and demilitarised region of Finland. Receiving its autonomy in 1920, it is the smallest region of Finland by
Åland
Syriac Orthodox facility in Turkey
Domed Church containing a portrait of Saint Hananya Virgin Mary image in the Sayyida Chapel Entrance to one of the churches Oldest churches in the world
Mor_Hananyo_Monastery
Street in Stockholm, Sweden
residence of the county governor of Stockholm. Finland was a part of Sweden until 1809, and the national parish of the Finnish Church was established in Stockholm
Slottsbacken
(Medieval legend) Stone of Scone (also Stone of Destiny), an oblong block of red sandstone. (Matter of Britain) Sledovik, a sacred stone venerated in Slavic
List_of_mythological_objects
Manor house in Siuntio, Finland
National Archives of Finland and Helsinki University Archives were evacuated to Sjundby and stored in the medieval stone cellars of the manor house. After
Sjundby_Manor
network of churches. The earliest signs of Christianization were in the 830s with Ansgar's construction of churches in Birka and Hedeby. The conversion of Scandinavian
Christianization of Scandinavia
Christianization_of_Scandinavia
Maramureș Russia – Dacha Scotland – Medieval turf building in Cronberry, blackhouses Slovakia – Wooden churches of the Slovak Carpathians Spain – Asturian
List_of_architectural_styles
12th- and 13th-century crusades around the Baltic Sea
the Roman Catholic Church started to "expect" bigger territorial gains and adherents from the Danes in missionary work in Finland and Estonia, the latter
Northern_Crusades
Art made in the Nordic countries
in the Nordic countries: Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and associated territories. Scandinavian art refers to a subset of
Nordic_art
Group of runic inscriptions in Sweden
attacking Atli. The Hunninge picture stone is currently on display at the Gotland Museum in Visby. Hylestad Stave Church List of runestones All noted by Richard
Sigurd_stones
Medieval conflicts in Baltic region
series of armed conflicts in the 12th and 13th centuries between the Novgorod Republic and medieval Sweden over control of the Gulf of Finland. The area
Swedish–Novgorodian_Wars
Capital of the Eastern Roman and Ottoman empires
(exonesamenos), he prevented the destruction of several churches. According to Talbot, these included the churches of Blachernae, Rouphinianai, and St. Michael
Constantinople
Identifiable Christian body with common characteristics
main branches in the US: the Churches of Christ, the Christian churches and churches of Christ, and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Other
Christian_denomination
Isthmus in northwestern Russia
Gulf of Finland and Lake Ladoga in northwestern Russia, to the north of the River Neva. Its northwestern boundary is a line from the Bay of Vyborg to
Karelian_Isthmus
Group of rocks on the island of Bornholm, Denmark
sorbus rupicola or rock whitebeam. This has led to the development of the Finnish whitebeam (sorbus hybrida) and sorbus intermedia or Swedish whitebeam
Helligdomsklipperne
Slavery was widespread in medieval Europe. Europe and North Africa were part of an interconnected trade network across the Mediterranean Sea, and this
Slavery_in_medieval_Europe
City in Novgorod Oblast, Russia
Assembly of the Russian Federation. Retrieved May 18, 2026. Vdovichenko, Marina (February 28, 2020). "Medieval Churches in Novgorod: Aspects of archaeological
Veliky_Novgorod
City in Western Finland
Tampere is a city in Finland and the regional capital of Pirkanmaa. It is in the Finnish Lakeland. Tampere's population is about 263,000, while the metropolitan
Tampere
Major branch of Christianity
beliefs. In the early decades of the church charismatic or ecstatic phenomena were commonplace. Neo-charismatic churches are a category of churches in the
Protestantism
Mother church of Armenia built in the 4th century
medieval churches in Europe, such as the Palatine Chapel of Aachen in Germany, to the list of churches to have been influenced by the cathedrals of Etchmiadzin
Etchmiadzin_Cathedral
Name list
Cyrillic and Macedonian Cyrillic: Оливер) is a masculine given name of Old French and Medieval British origin. The name has been generally associated with the
Oliver_(given_name)
Country in northern Europe
Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, and Finland to the
Sweden
remarkable folk wooden churches. Most of them are protected by Slovak law as cultural heritage, but some of them are on the UNESCO list too, in Bodružal, Hervartov
Culture_of_Slovakia
Municipality in Jönköping County, Sweden
The area has been inhabited since early Stone Age. Both archeological finds and the five medieval churches from the 12th century stands as reminiscence
Sävsjö_Municipality
Conversion of society or culture to Christianity
development in the 12th century. Later medieval legends from late 13th century describe Swedish attempts to conquer and Christianize Finland sometime in the mid-1150s
Christianization
Crucifix or other depiction of the Crucifixion
the entrance to the chancel of a medieval church. Alternatively, it is a large sculpture or painting of the crucifixion of Jesus. Rood is an archaic word
Rood
Remains of 17th-century windmill in the US
known as the Old Stone Mill, is a round stone tower located in Touro Park in Newport, Rhode Island, the remains of a windmill built in the mid-17th century
Newport_Tower_(Rhode_Island)
put the stone in place at a total cost of £680. List of places with numeric names Gag name List of chemical compounds with unusual names List of long place
Place names considered unusual
Place_names_considered_unusual
Gothic art in Estonia was mostly found in churches and cathedrals, these churches and cathedrals had paintings and sculptures of religious figures in them.
Estonian_art
People who are known for going barefoot
This is a list of notable barefooters, real and fictional; notable people who are known for going barefoot as a part of their public image, and whose
List_of_barefooters
with Finland, while the Struve Geodetic Arc is shared with nine other countries. As of 2024[update], Sweden also has one site on the tentative list. UNESCO
List of World Heritage Sites in Sweden
List_of_World_Heritage_Sites_in_Sweden
Dwelling type
roofing. In stone-rich areas, its walls would be built of rubble stone, and in other areas, such as Devon, was commonly built from cob. In England from
Cottage
Autocephalous Eastern Orthodox church
Orthodox church in full communion with other Eastern Orthodox churches. It is one of the nine patriarchates and is traditionally ranked sixth in honor and
Serbian_Orthodox_Church
City gate Closed city Fortification List of walls Wall Stone wall Medieval fortification "12 Impressive Walled Cities in the World". Retrieved 9 December
List of cities with defensive walls
List_of_cities_with_defensive_walls
Monastery under an abbot or an abbess
Notre-Dame de Mouzon Fossanuova Abbey Gothic cathedrals and churches Kirkstall Abbey List of abbeys and priories Loc-Dieu Rievaulx Abbey Strata Florida
Abbey
often in the traditions of the pagan style. Later, this tradition was transferred to the stone church architecture. A distinctive feature of the Old
Slavic_paganism
Holy Mother-of-God Armenian Patriarchal Church) in Kumkapi, Istanbul, there are tens of Armenian Apostolic churches. There are other churches in Kayseri,
Christianity_in_Turkey
and signs of the first permanent population in the region date from around 9000 BC. The medieval indigenous population of Estonia was one of the last pagan
History_of_Estonia
Raised stone with a runic inscription
such as assembly locations, roads, bridge constructions, and fords. In medieval churches, there are often runestones that have been inserted as construction
Runestone
This is a list of buildings which are examples of Gothic architecture, either their totality or portions thereof; examples of Gothic Revival architecture
List_of_Gothic_architecture
Subregion of northern Europe
Scandinavian Peninsula (which excludes Denmark but includes part of northern Finland). In English usage, the term is also used as a synonym for the Nordic
Scandinavia
Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church in Veliky Novgorod
Diocese of Novgorod (Russian: Новгородская епархия) is one of the oldest offices in the Russian Orthodox Church. The medieval archbishops of Novgorod
Diocese_of_Novgorod
Christian movement
Church, the original church in Italy. In 1975, it merged with the Methodist Evangelical Church to form the Union of Methodist and Waldensian Churches—a
Waldensians
such as between the churches of medieval big cities and those of the neighbouring villages. On the other hand, a significant number of Gothic brick buildings
List of Brick Gothic buildings
List_of_Brick_Gothic_buildings
Overview of Freemasons in Canada
from the loose organization of medieval masons (i.e. stone workers) working in the medieval building industry. Freemasonry in Canada traces its origins
Freemasonry_in_Canada
Pavilion structure built in a park or garden
The word as applied to late medieval structures in Iran and Turkey corresponds to a gazebo. The modern English senses of a street stall or a telephone
Gazebo
Medieval prince-bishopric in Livonia
Bishopric of Dorpat was a medieval prince-bishopric, i.e. both a diocese of the Catholic Church and a temporal principality ruled by the bishop of the diocese
Bishopric_of_Dorpat
Syriac Orthodox site in Turkey
The Last Supper replica Oldest churches in the world Mor Hananyo Monastery Mount Izla Anti-Assyrian sentiment List of Syriac writers Christology Thomas
Mor_Gabriel_Monastery
Heavy natural stone lifted by people in strength competitions
the medieval period, and stone is a common material in construction of buildings, property boundaries and memorials for the dead. Currently, stone-lifting
Lifting_stone
Russian city-state (1136–1478)
centuries in northwestern Russia, stretching from the Gulf of Finland in the west to the Ural Mountains in the east. Its capital was the city of Novgorod
Novgorod_Republic
Region of Finland
elects 14 of the 200 members of the Parliament of Finland. Kajaanselkä Basin Kymi River Lake Vesijärvi Medieval church in Hollola A view of Lahti centre
Päijät-Häme
of the buffer zone in 2008. The original site comprised only the village and church of Biertan. Extended in 1999 to include a total of seven churches
List of World Heritage Sites in Eastern Europe
List_of_World_Heritage_Sites_in_Eastern_Europe
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