Kvæfjord Church
Kvæfjord Church (Norwegian: Kvæfjord kirke) is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Kvæfjord Municipality in Troms county, Norway. It is located in the village of Borkenes on the island of Hinnøya. It is the main church for the Kvæfjord parish which is part of the Trondenes prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Nord-Hålogaland. The white, wooden, neo-gothic church was built in a long church style in 1867 using plans drawn up by the architect Jacob Wilhelm Nordan. The church seats about 550 people. The building was consecrated on 30 July 1867.
| Kvæfjord Church | |
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| Kvæfjord kirke | |
View of the church | |
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| Location | Kvæfjord Municipality, Troms |
| Country | Norway |
| Denomination | Church of Norway |
| Churchmanship | Evangelical Lutheran |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Founded | 13th century |
| Consecrated | 30 July 1867 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Architect(s) | Jacob Wilhelm Nordan |
| Architectural type | Long church |
| Style | Neo-gothic |
| Completed | 1867 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 550 |
| Materials | Wood |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Nord-Hålogaland |
| Deanery | Trondenes prosti |
| Parish | Kvæfjord |
Norwegian Cultural Heritage Site | |
| Type | Church |
| Status | Listed |
| ID | 84873 |
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