Church | Cultural Heritage
Tune Church
Situated along Borgleden
Tune Church was erected in 1863, but the location has been a church site since the 12th century. The earlier medieval church was taken down, and its materials used to rebuild the new church.
Address
Tuneveien 43, 1710 Sarpsborg
Phone
+47 69 11 68 00Open
At services, otherwise by appointment
Distance
On the trail
The present day church is the third church that has stood o this ground. In 1908 a fire consumed the church almost down to its shell. It was rebuilt after a year, in 1909. Little is therefore left of the medieval church’s materials. Still, the location clearly indicates the importance of the area. The well-known Runestone (Tunesteinen) was found close to the church yard in 1627, and there are several monumental burial sites close by. The pilegrim trail goes through the church yard and alongside the church walls.
Photo: Riksantikvaren/Trond Skovdahl
