A striking red brick parish church designed by Heinrich Ernst Schirmer and Wilhelm von Hanno, built in the mid-19th century to serve the village of Tingelstad in Innlandet county.
At a glance
Tingelstad Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway, part of the Gran/Tingelstad parish within the Diocese of Hamar. The building exemplifies the long church design favoured in Norwegian ecclesiastical architecture during the industrial era.
History
Constructed in 1866, the church was designed by architects Heinrich Ernst Schirmer and Wilhelm von Hanno. It was built to serve the spiritual needs of the Tingelstad village community and remains an active parish church today, part of the Hadeland og Land deanery.
What you see
The church is built of red brick in a long church design, a practical and economical approach to ecclesiastical building common in 19th-century Norway. The interior accommodates approximately 450 worshippers, reflecting the size of the local parish it was designed to serve.
Cultural significance
The church represents mid-Victorian ecclesiastical architecture in Norway and the work of two notable architects of the period. It stands as a symbol of the religious and community life of Gran Municipality during the industrial 19th century.
Key facts
- Country: Norway
- Location: Gran Municipality, Innlandet county
- Built: 1866
- Architects: Heinrich Ernst Schirmer and Wilhelm von Hanno
- Design: Long church design in red brick
- Capacity: approximately 450 people
- Coordinates: 60.39510823, 10.48576891
Practical information & getting there
Tingelstad Church is located in the village of Tingelstad within Gran Municipality in Innlandet county. As an active parish church, it may be visited during services and designated visiting hours. Contact the Diocese of Hamar or Gran Municipality for current information on access and services.
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