Anundsjö church (Anundsjö kyrka) is a church in the Diocese of Härnösand belonging to Anundsjö parish in the community of Bredbyn in Västernorrland County, Sweden.[1]
The first church was built in the 13th century and excavations in the 1950s found the remain. A large cross in the cemetery marks the location of this original church.
The present church was built in 1437 and is a good example of northern late medieval church architecture. It has a simple rectangular floor plan and consists of nave, porch to the south and the vestry in the north. The church is constructed of stone with a roof covered with thick wood paneling. Entrance is through the porch. The church still has its medieval appearance. The church has paintings on the ceiling that were previously painted over with white paint. The original paintings were revealed in a restoration in 1952.[1]
The bell tower was built in 1759 by Per Zakrisson (1723–1780) of Anundsjö. Zakrisson was a craftsman, carpenter, wood carver, blacksmith, and mechanic. He was most noted as a church builder. Above the belfry stands a memorial to him set up in 1959 for the 200th anniversary of the building of the tower. The tower has two bells.[2]
The organ was built in 1925 by Åkerman & Lund Orgelbyggeri of Sundbyberg. The new organ retained the facade of the former organ which dated from 1866.[3] [4]