Nore Stave Church

Nore Stave Church is a medieval wooden church in the Nore area of Buskerud (now part of Viken county), Norway, constructed in the traditional stave-church technique. It dates from the medieval period and retains characteristic timber architecture.

Inside, the church preserves carved wooden elements and historic furnishings from later centuries that illustrate its long use as a parish church. The interior decorations and structure are studied as examples of Norwegian wooden ecclesiastical craftsmanship.

The building was constructed in the Middle Ages and has been repaired and adapted over subsequent centuries while retaining its fundamental stave construction. Later interior fittings reflect changes in liturgical and aesthetic practice during the post-medieval period.

The church stands in the Nore area of southern Norway and is accessible from local roads; it serves both as a place of worship for the local parish and as a heritage site visited by those interested in medieval Norwegian architecture.

• Age and construction: A medieval wooden stave church dating to around the 12th century, notable for its preserved timber construction and historical wood carvings.
• Use and access: Still used for services and cultural events, with seasonal visitor access to view interior carvings and historic furnishings.