#1066 – Sandavágs Kirkja, Sandavágur, Faroe Islands
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#1066 Sandavágs Kirkja

📍 Sandavágs Kirkja, Sandavágur, Faroe Islands

About this Stone

This striking church, recognizable at a glance by its red roof and white wooden walls, commands a dramatic position by the sea against a backdrop of mountains and ocean. Built in 1917, it holds deeper historical significance than its picturesque appearance suggests. Inside the sanctuary lies a rune stone from the Viking Age, discovered in the village and testament to Norwegian settlement here over a thousand years ago. The church remains active today, a living intersection of tradition and faith that has endured through the centuries.

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🗺️ Location

62.0540676, -7.1518213   Open in Google Maps ↗

Stone Details

  • Stone Number #1066
  • Type 🐧 Standard
  • Status Active
  • City Sandavágur
  • Country 🇫🇴 Faroe Islands
  • Hidden Date 30 August 2025
  • Hidden by @lk_lh_15
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