Håcksvik church
Håcksvik
Håcksvik church dates from the beginning of the Middle Ages, however as its condition deteriorated over time, a new church was built in 1826. The new church was made of wood in the neoclassical style and replaced the then red-painted, woodchip-clad church which was the parish church as far back as the Catholic era.
About the Church
The tower at Håcksvik church tells its own history, it may originally have been built as a defence tower when the old border with Denmark used to follow Stångån.
There are also two altarpieces in the church. The new altarpiece is made in the neoclassical style and blends well with the other decor. The old altar piece was created in 1927 and is located behind the font in the middle of the church. The font is otherwise made of sandstone and was manufactured as early as the 12th or 13th century.
There is a unique commemorative publication in the church. In 1693, during commemorations of the 100th anniversary of Uppsala Synod was, a commemorative publication was sent to all parishes in Sweden. Two of these remain today, one of which hangs in Håcksviks kyrka.
During the 1940s, the church was renovated and the remains of a young woman were found under the floor. She was estimated to have been buried there around the 17th century. No one knows who she is, but there is an old legend about the bride who broke her neck on the way to her wedding, perhaps it is her?
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Footnote: Facts taken from svenskakyrkan.se
