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Ås kirke
Ås kirke is a nineteenth-century brick church on a much older church site. Its tall spire is a familiar landmark in Ås, while reused stone from its medieval predecessor ties the present building to the parish's longer history.
About the place12
The church was designed by Jacob Wilhelm Nordan and built by Gudbrand Johansen and Andreas Sand. Its nave, chancel and porch form a large parish building with a spire rising more than 35 metres. The municipality distinguishes this church at Kirkeveien 35 from Ås arbeidskirke in the town centre.
History and local connections1
The foundation stone was laid in 1866 and the church was consecrated on 12 July 1867. It replaced a medieval stone church whose last service took place at Easter 1865. Blocks from that earlier building were reused in the new foundations and in the churchyard boundary, preserving material traces of the older site.
What to look for1
Look at the contrast between the regular brick architecture and the older stone visible around the churchyard. The site also connects with the former rectory estate, part of the historical background to today's agricultural university. This setting helps place parish history alongside the institutions that shaped modern Ås.
Plan your visit12
Consult Ås parish for acts of worship, concerts and any interior visiting arrangements. Use the address Kirkeveien 35 when planning your route, since Ås has several church buildings with different functions. The churchyard and active worship space call for a quiet visit that leaves room for ceremonies and local parish use.
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