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Borgund Stave Church

1180 CE

Best-preserved of Norway's medieval stave churches, with dragon-head carvings and tiered…

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Church in Vestland, Norway

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Borgund Stave Church

1180 CE – still standing

Best-preserved of Norway's medieval stave churches, with dragon-head carvings and tiered roofs

Standing in 1180 CE

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