Ole Jonsen Hindrum | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1625 |
| Died | |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation | Architect |
Ole Jonsen Hindrum was a Norwegian builder and architect. He was a noted church builder in Trøndelag county, particularly specializing in the rare and unique Y-shaped floor plan.[1]
Ole Jonsen Hindrum was born around the year 1625 in Hindrem in Leksvik municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. He was active as a church builder during the second half of the 17th century and thus built or participated in the construction of a number of church buildings in Trøndelag. He was also involved in repairs to the spire of the Nidaros Cathedral in 1686, 1687, and 1690.[2]
Works
- 1649: Oppdal Church
- 1651: Meldal Church (burned down in 1981, a copy rebuilt in 1988)
- 1653: Hindrum Church (torn down in 1895)
- 1654: Vuku Church
- 1667: Leksvik Church
- 1669: Rennebu Church (Y-shape)
- 1670: Horg Church (Y-shape; torn down in 1894)
- 1673: Leinstrand Church
- 1696: Tydal Church (Y-shape)
References
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