Husaby Church I
During the early 11th century, Husaby church was a wooden stave-church. A little later it was replaced by the current stone church. The oldest part of the church is the tower with the two stair-wells, one on each side, built in the late 11th century. The other parts of the church are thought to have been built in stages during the first half of the 12th century. Olof Skötkonung (c. 980–1022), the first Christian king of Sweden, is rumoured to have allowed himself to be baptised at a well by the church in 1008, possibly by English missionary Saint Sigfrid of Sweden.
During the 15th century arch vaulting was built and provided with paintings. The church has on several occasions during its history been renovated or changed.
The walls of the church and the nearby area contain several rune stones and a grave slab with runic inscriptions. Many of these rune stones date back to the oldest Christian period in this area, some 1000 years ago. They are as old as the oldest Christian graves that so far have been found here.
Husaby church is one of 20 churches in Götene pastorate that is a part of Skara diocese.
Husaby Church I
During the early 11th century, Husaby church was a wooden stave-church. A little later it was replaced by the current stone church. The oldest part of the church is the tower with the two stair-wells, one on each side, built in the late 11th century. The other parts of the church are thought to have been built in stages during the first half of the 12th century. Olof Skötkonung (c. 980–1022), the first Christian king of Sweden, is rumoured to have allowed himself to be baptised at a well by the church in 1008, possibly by English missionary Saint Sigfrid of Sweden.
During the 15th century arch vaulting was built and provided with paintings. The church has on several occasions during its history been renovated or changed.
The walls of the church and the nearby area contain several rune stones and a grave slab with runic inscriptions. Many of these rune stones date back to the oldest Christian period in this area, some 1000 years ago. They are as old as the oldest Christian graves that so far have been found here.
Husaby church is one of 20 churches in Götene pastorate that is a part of Skara diocese.