List of churches in Jammerbugt Municipality explained

This list of churches in Jammerbugt Municipality lists church buildings in Jammerbugt Municipality, Denmark.

National Churches

Aaby Church

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Church Name:Aaby Church
Native Name:Aaby Kirke
Founded Date:1100s
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Aabybro, Denmark
Parish:Aaby Parish
Deanery:Jammerbugt Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Aalborg
Coordinates:57.1669°N 9.7417°W

Aaby Church is located in Aabybro. It is the only national church in Aaby Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

The church was built in the 1100s.[1]

Alstrup Church

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Church Name:Alstrup Church
Native Name:Alstrup Kirke
Founded Date:Ca. 1200
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Alstrup, Denmark
Parish:Alstrup Parish
Deanery:Jammerbugt Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Aalborg
Capacity:100
Coordinates:57.2772°N 9.7546°W

Alstrup Church is located in Alstrup. It is the only national church in Alstrup Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

The church was built around year 1200.

The pulpit is from the 1700s. It depicts the symbols of the Four Evangelists.[2]

Bejstrup Church

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Church Name:Bejstrup Church
Native Name:Bejstrup Kirke
Founded Date:1100s
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Bejstrup, Denmark
Parish:Bejstrup Parish
Deanery:Jammerbugt Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Aalborg
Coordinates:57.0312°N 9.3298°W

Bejstrup Church is located in Bejstrup. It is the only national church in Bejstrup Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

The church was built in the 1100s. The current church tower is from 1874, having replaced an older tower.

The pulpit is from 1584 and the altar piece is from the late 1500s.[3]

Biersted Church

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Church Name:Biersted Church
Native Name:Biersted Kirke
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Parish:Biersted Parish
Deanery:Jammerbugt Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Aalborg
Coordinates:57.1559°N 9.8219°W

Biersted Church is located approximately 700 meters east of Biersted. It is the only national church in Biersted Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.[4]

Brovst Church

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Church Name:Brovst Church
Native Name:Brovst Kirke
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Brovst, Denmark
Parish:Brovst Parish
Deanery:Jammerbugt Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Aalborg
Coordinates:57.0892°N 9.5281°W

Brovst Church is located in Brovst. It is the only national church in Brovst Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

Fjerritslev Church

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Church Name:Fjerritslev Church
Native Name:Fjerritslev Kirke
Completed Date:22 December, 1907
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Fjerritslev, Denmark
Parish:Kollerup-Fjerritslev Parish
Deanery:Jammerbugt Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Aalborg
Coordinates:57.0889°N 9.2632°W

Fjerritslev Church is located in Fjerritslev. It is one of two national churches in Kollerup-Fjerritslev Parish.

The church was constructed in 1907 and first opened on 22 December 1907. It was built by architect Kristoffer Nyrop Varming.[5]

The altarpiece is made by Johannes Wilhjelm and the baptismal font by Anders Bundgaard.[6]

Gjøl Church

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Church Name:Gjøl Church
Native Name:Gjøl Kirke
Completed Date:Ca. 1130
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Gjøl, Denmark
Parish:Gjøl Parish
Deanery:Jammerbugt Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Aalborg
Capacity:260
Coordinates:57.0699°N 9.7196°W

Gjøl Church is located in Gjøl. It is the only national church in Gjøl Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

The church was constructed around year 1130. The church was expanded in 1450 and the church porch was built around year 1873.[7]

Gøttrup Church

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Church Name:Gøttrup Church
Native Name:Gøttrup Kirke
Founded Date:11th century
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Gøttrup, Denmark
Parish:Gøttrup Parish
Deanery:Jammerbugt Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Aalborg
Bells:1
Coordinates:57.0584°N 9.2119°W

Gøttrup Church is located in Gøttrup. It is the only national church in Gøttrup Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.The nave and the aspe of the church was made in the 11th century and it as was consecrated by St. Laurentius. The bell in the church has the inscription “Hail the Star of the Sea, Jesus the Nazarene, the Jews’ King, St. Laurentius”.[8]

The altarpiece is from 1585. The pulpit is from 1579. The bell is from around 1500 and was made by Albert Poulsen.[9] [10]

Haverslev Church

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Church Name:Haverslev Church
Native Name:Haverslev Kirke
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Parish:Haverslev Parish
Deanery:Jammerbugt Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Aalborg
Coordinates:57.0518°N 9.3775°W

Haverslev Church is located 1 km north of Haverslev. It is the only national church in Haverslev Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

Hjortdal Church

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Church Name:Hjortdal Church
Native Name:Hjortdal Kirke
Completed Date:1100s
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Parish:Hjortdal Parish
Deanery:Jammerbugt Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Aalborg
Coordinates:57.1353°N 9.3445°W

Hjortdal Church is located around 400 meters west of Hjortdal. It is the only national church in Hjortdal Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

The church was built in the 1100s. The church porch was built in 1586.

The altarpiece is from 1942. The pulpit is from 1592.[11]

Hune Church

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Church Name:Hune Church
Native Name:Hune Kirke
Completed Date:Around 1100
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Hune, Denmark
Parish:Hune Parish
Deanery:Jammerbugt Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Aalborg
Bells:2
Coordinates:57.2509°N 9.618°W

Hune Church, also known as Church of Our Lady (Danish: Vor Frue Kirke), is located in Hune. It is one of two national churches in Hune Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

The choir, apse and nave are from around 1100, with extensions added later.

A runestone is located in the ship's church porch. The church has two bells: one from 1475 and one from 1969.[12]

Ingstrup Church

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Church Name:Ingstrup Church
Native Name:Ingstrup Kirke
Completed Date:Ca. 1100
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Ingstrup, Denmark
Parish:Ingstrup Parish
Deanery:Jammerbugt Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Aalborg
Coordinates:57.3122°N 9.7244°W

Ingstrup Church is located in Ingstrup. It is the only national church in Ingstrup Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

The church was built around year 1100.

The altar is in granite. The altarpiece is from the 1500s.[13]

Jetsmark Church

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Church Name:Jetsmark Church
Native Name:Jetsmark Kirke
Completed Date:Ca. 1150
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Pandrup, Denmark
Parish:Jetsmark Parish
Deanery:Jammerbugt Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Aalborg
Bells:2
Coordinates:57.2108°N 9.6696°W

Jetsmark Church is located in Pandrup. It is the only national church in Jetsmark Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

The church was built around year 1150.

A runestone is located in the church porch. There are two bells in the church. One was built in 1802 by Peder Meielstrup in Randers. It was donated by Catharina Elisabeth Scheel (née Cicignon). The other bell is from 1961 from Aalborg. It was donated by Peder Larsen Knudsen.[14]

Kettrup Church

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Church Name:Kettrup Church
Native Name:Kettrup Kirke
Completed Date:1100s
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Kettrup, Denmark
Parish:Kettrup Parish
Deanery:Jammerbugt Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Aalborg
Bells:2
Coordinates:57.0655°N 9.2536°W

Kettrup Church is located in Kettrup. It is the only national church in Kettrup Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

The church's nave and choir were built in the 1100s, with the church porch and tower added later.

The altarpiece is from 1612.[15]

Klim Church

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Church Name:Klim Church
Native Name:Klim Kirke
Completed Date:1100s
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Klim, Denmark
Parish:Klim Parish
Deanery:Jammerbugt Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Aalborg
Coordinates:57.0926°N 9.1703°W

Klim Church, also known as Nørre Kirke (Danish: Northern Church), is located in Klim. It is the only national church in Klim Parish, though an independent church is also located in the parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

The church was built in the 1100s. The church porch was built in 1870.

The altarpiece is from around 1600. The pulpit is from around 1610.[16]

Koldmose Church

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Church Name:Koldmose Church
Native Name:Koldmose Kirke
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Parish:Koldmose Parish
Deanery:Jammerbugt Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Aalborg
Coordinates:57.1533°N 9.5525°W

Koldmose Church is located 5 km north-west of Tranum and 6 km north of Brovst. It is the only national church in Koldmose Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

Kollerup Church

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Church Name:Kollerup Church
Native Name:Kollerup Kirke
Completed Date:1100s
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Kollerup, Denmark
Parish:Kollerup-Fjerritslev Parish
Deanery:Jammerbugt Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Aalborg
Coordinates:57.0975°N 9.2949°W

Kollerup Church is located in Kollerup. It is one of two national churches in Kollerup-Fjerritslev Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

The church was built in the 1100s.

The altarpiece is from 1883. The pulpit is from 1599.[17]

Langeslund Church

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Church Name:Langeslund Church
Native Name:Langeslund Kirke
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Arentsminde, Denmark
Parish:Langeslund Parish
Deanery:Jammerbugt Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Aalborg
Coordinates:57.122°N 9.6215°W

Langeslund Church is located in Arentsminde. It is the only national church in Langeslund Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

Lerup Church

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Church Name:Lerup Church
Native Name:Lerup Kirke
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Parish:Lerup Parish
Deanery:Jammerbugt Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Aalborg
Coordinates:57.1259°N 9.4202°W

Lerup Church is located 3 km east of Tranum. It is the only national church in Lerup Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

Oxholm Church

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Church Name:Oxholm Church
Native Name:Oxholm Kirke
Completed Date:1400s
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Parish:Øland Parish
Deanery:Jammerbugt Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Aalborg
Coordinates:57.0632°N 9.5736°W

Oxholm Church, also known as Øland Church, is located at the manor of Oxholm, 2 km north-west of Østerby. It is the only national church in Øland Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

The church was built in the 1400s.[18]

Rødhus Church

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Church Name:Rødhus Church
Native Name:Rødhus Kirke
Completed Date:1913
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Rødhus, Denmark
Parish:Hune Parish
Deanery:Jammerbugt Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Aalborg
Coordinates:57.2068°N 9.5459°W

Rødhus Church is located in Rødhus. It is one of two national churches in Hune Parish.[19]

Saltum Church

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Church Name:Saltum Church
Native Name:Saltum Kirke
Completed Date:Ca. 1150
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Saltum, Denmark
Parish:Saltum Parish
Deanery:Jammerbugt Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Aalborg
Coordinates:57.282°N 9.6954°W

Saltum Church is located in Saltum. It is the only national church in Saltum Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

The church was built around 1150 and rebuilt around 1450.[20]

Skræm Church

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Church Name:Skræm Church
Native Name:Skræm Kirke
Completed Date:1100s
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Skræm, Denmark
Parish:Skræm Parish
Deanery:Jammerbugt Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Aalborg
Coordinates:57.0693°N 9.3393°W

Skræm Church is located in Skræm. It is the only national church in Skræm Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

The church was built in the 1100s. The tower is from 1949.

The altarpiece is from 1679.[21]

Torslev Church

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Church Name:Torslev Church
Native Name:Torslev Kirke
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Torslev, Denmark
Parish:Torslev Parish
Deanery:Jammerbugt Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Aalborg
Coordinates:57.0721°N 9.4835°W

Torslev Church is located in Torslev. It is the only national church in Torslev Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

Tranum Church

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Church Name:Tranum Church
Native Name:Tranum Kirke
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Tranum, Denmark
Parish:Tranum Parish
Deanery:Jammerbugt Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Aalborg
Coordinates:57.1327°N 9.47°W

Tranum Church is located in Tranum. It is the only national church in Tranum Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

Vedsted Church

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Church Name:Vedsted Church
Native Name:Vedsted Kirke
Completed Date:1899
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Birkelse, Denmark
Parish:Vedsted Parish
Deanery:Jammerbugt Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Aalborg
Coordinates:57.1481°N 9.685°W

Vedsted Church is located in Birkelse. It is the only national church in Vedsted Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

The church was built in 1899 by architect Hans V. Ahlmann. The church was renovated in 1974 and again in 2014.

The altarpiece is from the 2014 renovations. It was painted by Arne Haugen Sørensen.[22]

Vester Hjermitslev Church

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Church Name:Vester Hjermitslev Church
Native Name:Vester Hjermitslev Kirke
Completed Date:Ca. 1200
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Vester Hjermitslev, Denmark
Parish:Vester Hjermitslev Parish
Deanery:Jammerbugt Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Aalborg
Coordinates:57.2921°N 9.7548°W

Vester Hjermitslev Church is located in Vester Hjermitslev. It is the only national church in Vester Hjermitslev Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

The church was built around year 1200.[23]

Vester Torup Church

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Church Name:Vester Torup Church
Native Name:Vester Torup Kirke
Completed Date:1100s
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Vester Torup, Denmark
Parish:Vester Torup Parish
Deanery:Jammerbugt Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Aalborg
Coordinates:57.1029°N 9.1238°W

Vester Torup Church, also known as Torup Church, is located in Vester Torup. It is the only national church in Vester Torup Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

The church was built in the 1100s, with the tower built around year 1500.[24]

Vust Church

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Church Name:Vust Church
Native Name:Vust Kirke
Completed Date:1100s
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Vust, Denmark
Parish:Vust Parish
Deanery:Jammerbugt Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Aalborg
Coordinates:57.1152°N 9.0635°W

Vust Church is located in Vust. It is the only national church in Vust Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

The church was built in the 1100s. The tower is from around year 1500.[25]

Øster Svenstrup Church

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Church Name:Øster Svenstrup Church
Native Name:Øster Svenstrup Kirke
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Øster Svenstrup, Denmark
Parish:Øster Svenstrup Parish
Deanery:Jammerbugt Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Aalborg
Coordinates:57.1012°N 9.4702°W

Øster Svenstrup Church is located in Øster Svenstrup. It is the only national church in Øster Svenstrup Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

Independent churches

Klim Independent Church

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Church Name:Klim Independent Church
Native Name:Klim Valgmenighedskirke
Completed Date:1883
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Klim, Denmark
Coordinates:57.0897°N 9.1689°W

Klim Independent Church, also known as Morten Luther Church and Sønderkirke (Danish: Southern Church), is located in Klim. It is one of two churches in Klim Parish, though being an independent church it isn't affiliated with the parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

The church was built in 1883 and first opened on 10 November same year. The tower was built in 1919. It was built by artisan Andreas Bentsen.

The baptismal font is from 1883. The altarpiece is from 1908 and painted by Tony Müller.[26]

Other churches

Brovst Baptist Church

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Church Name:Brovst Baptist Church
Native Name:Brovst Baptistkirke
Denomination:Baptism
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Brovst, Denmark
Coordinates:57.0961°N 9.5256°W

Brovst Baptist Church is located in Brovst.

Pandrup-Birkelse Baptist Church

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Church Name:Pandrup-Birkelse Baptist Church
Native Name:Pandrup-Birkelse Baptistkirke
Denomination:Baptism
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Pandrup, Denmark
Coordinates:57.2201°N 9.6767°W

Pandrup-Birkelse Baptist Church is located in Pandrup.

Saltum Baptist Church

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Church Name:Saltum Baptist Church
Native Name:Saltum Baptistkirke
Denomination:Baptism
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Saltum, Denmark
Coordinates:57.2725°N 9.6973°W

Saltum Baptist Church is located in Saltum.

Zion Church

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Church Name:Zion Church
Native Name:Zionkirken
Denomination:Evangelicalism
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Brovst, Denmark
Coordinates:57.0955°N 9.5242°W

The Zion Church is located in Brovst.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.aabykirke.dk/om-kirken/ Aabykirke.dk
  2. http://www.saltumalstrupkirker.dk/index.php/alstrup-kirke/historiealstrup Saltumalstrupkirker.dk
  3. https://folkogkirke9690.dk/page/749/bejstrup-kirke Folkogkirke9690.dk
  4. https://www.bierstedkirke.dk/kirke-og-sogn/ Bierstedkirke.dk
  5. https://www.visitjammerbugten.dk/jammerbugten/planlaeg-din-tur/fjerritslev-kirke-gdk597299 Visitjammerbugten.dk
  6. https://folkogkirke9690.dk/page/783/fjerritslev-kirke Folkogkirke9690.dk
  7. https://www.gjoelkirke.dk/sogn-og-kirke/gjoel-kirke/kirken-historie/ Gjoelkirke.dk
  8. Web site: Gøttrup Church .
  9. http://danmarkskirker.natmus.dk/uploads/tx_tcchurchsearch/Thisted_0131-0139.pdf Danmarkskirker.natmus.dk
  10. https://www.visit-nordvestkysten.com/northwest-coast/whatson/gottrup-church-gdk597216
  11. https://folkogkirke9690.dk/page/743/hjortdal-kirke Folkogkirke9690.dk
  12. https://www.hunesogn.dk/sogn-kirker/hune-kirke/ Hunesogn.dk
  13. https://www.ingstrupkirke.dk/om-kirkerne/ingstrup-kirke/ Ingstrupkirke.dk
  14. https://www.jetsmark-kirke.dk/page/112/kirkehistorie-1 Jetsmark-kirke.dk
  15. https://folkogkirke9690.dk/page/643/kettrup-kirke Folkogkirke9690.dk
  16. https://folkogkirke9690.dk/page/753/klim-kirke Folkogkirke9690.dk
  17. https://folkogkirke9690.dk/page/782/kollerup-kirke Folkogkirke9690.dk
  18. https://aalborgstift.dk/stiftet/kirker?--fit_diocesedata-churchdb%5B%40package%5D=fit.diocesedata&--fit_diocesedata-churchdb%5B%40controller%5D=church&--fit_diocesedata-churchdb%5B%40action%5D=show&--fit_diocesedata-churchdb%5B%40format%5D=html&--fit_diocesedata-churchdb%5Bchurch%5D%5B__identity%5D=0698814d-341b-4baf-96a4-75a41e2f1140 Aalborgstift.dk
  19. https://www.hunesogn.dk/sogn-kirker/roedhus-kirke/ Hunesogn.dk
  20. http://www.saltumalstrupkirker.dk/index.php/saltum-kirke/historiesaltum Saltumalstrupkirker.dk
  21. https://folkogkirke9690.dk/page/748/skr%C3%A6m-kirke Folkogkirke9690.dk
  22. https://www.vedstedsogn.dk/fileadmin/group/973/Dokumenter/Om_kirken/kirkepjece.pdf Vedstedsogn.dk
  23. https://aalborgstift.dk/stiftet/kirker?--fit_diocesedata-churchdb%5B%40package%5D=fit.diocesedata&--fit_diocesedata-churchdb%5B%40controller%5D=church&--fit_diocesedata-churchdb%5B%40action%5D=show&--fit_diocesedata-churchdb%5B%40format%5D=html&--fit_diocesedata-churchdb%5Bchurch%5D%5B__identity%5D=03b45b53-f9db-41f2-bb72-d0332e49a2cd Aalborgstift.dk
  24. https://folkogkirke9690.dk/page/775/vester-thorup-kirke Folkogkirke9690.dk
  25. https://folkogkirke9690.dk/page/755/vust-kirke Folkogkirke9690.dk
  26. http://klimhannaesvalgmenighed.dk/klim-kredsen/klim-valgmenighedskirke/ Klimhannaesvalgmenighed.dk