Utvängstorp Church facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Utvängstorp Church
Utvängstorps kyrka
Utvängstorp Church in July 2011
Location	Mullsjö Municipality
Country	Sweden
Denomination	Church of Sweden
Administration
Parish	Mullsjö-Sandhem
Diocese	Skara

Utvängstorp Church, known as Utvängstorps kyrka in Swedish, is a very old church in Sweden. It is located in Mullsjö Municipality, which is in Jönköping County. This church is part of the Church of Sweden, a big Christian church in the country. You can find it about 20 kilometers north of Mullsjö, the main town in the area.

Utvängstorp Church bell tower

Exploring Utvängstorp Church's History

Utvängstorp Church has a long and interesting past. It was first built a very long time ago, in the late 1100s. This means it is a true medieval church!

How the Church Was Built

The church is made of strong stone. Its outside walls are painted white, which gives it a classic look.

The Bell Tower and Changes Over Time

Just south of the main church building, there is a separate bell tower. This tower was built in 1735. Over the years, the church has been updated several times.

• In 1838, the church had a big makeover. Workers added a new choir area to the east. They also built a new sacristy, which is a room where priests prepare.
• Later, in 1960, the inside of the church was carefully restored. This helped bring back its original beauty.
• Another major renovation happened in 1989. These updates help keep the old church strong and beautiful for everyone to visit.