Please visit this small and significant historical church. Pay close attention to the foor is covered in stones that depicts the history of the church. Very fascinating and moving. See pictures attached. A bit on the history of the Gudhem church "The Gudhem Church is one of four churches that are part of the Gudhem parish, in Stenstorps. The first church in Gudhem may have been built in the late 11th century or early 12th century. During the restoration in 1951-1952, the original church's shape and size were determined. It had a nave with a narrowed chancel and a chancel, but lacked a tower. The type largely corresponds to other medieval churches in the area. During the Nordic Seven Years' War of 1563-1570, the area was severely ravaged by the Danes. Gudhem Church was burned down and robbed of everything of value. In 1583, only a missal (the Red Book), a communion chalice with a paten, and a cracked bell remained. However, during the later decades of the 16th century, the church began to be rebuilt, and this continued during the 17th century with good results. In 1688, an inventory shows that the church was well-equipped with necessary furnishings. In 1658, a chapel building was built in the angle between the nave and the choir in the southeast. This building housed both the choir and the burial vault. There was also a tower chamber there, which in 1703 was converted into a sacristy. At the end of the 18th century, discussions were held about a common church for Gudhem, Östra Tunhem and Ugglum. This did not become a reality, mainly due to the energetic resistance of the parishioners. Instead, a major restoration of Gudhem's church was carried out in the years 1811-1815. A proposal for a common church for the pastorate was drawn up in the 1870s, but this time too the issue was dropped. The church was restored again in the years 1897-1900 and 1951-1952. During the later restoration, the ceiling was changed to a simple barrel vault. The church received a new altar in sandstone, a new pulpit and a new stately stained glass window in the choir. The artist Harald Lindberg has called his work "The Queen and the King of Heaven". He is referring to Queen Catherine, who in 1250 made a large donation to the Gudhem nunnery and was also buried there. In connection with the restoration, the church received some liturgical textiles, manufactured in Agda Österberg's studio in Varnhem and donated by the church sewing association ". Note that there are toilets available near the church.
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