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Agder

Lyngdal Vicarage

The vicarage in Lyngdal is centrally located by Presteneset and the Lyngdalselva River, with Lyngdal Church one kilometre away. The vicarage, with two connected side wings, was built in 1838–40, commissioned by the newly arrived priest Gabriel Kielland. The floor plan was designed by architect H.D.F. Linstow, who designed the Royal Palace and several churches, but agricultural reformer Jakob Sverdrup was also actively involved, with the important aim of creating a rational floor plan.

Troms

Lyngen Parsonage

The Lyngen parsonage in Troms was formerly located closer to both the church and Lyngseidet, but was moved to its present location at Parakjordet before 1845.

Vestland

Masfjorden Parsonage, Amundsbotten

The Masfjord parsonage is located in Botnevika near the settlement of Masfjordnes in Nordhordland. The building is a detached house from 1884 with a rectangular floor plan, an entrance on the east side, and one and a half storeys.

Trøndelag

Meldal Parsonage

Meldal Parsonage, also known as Grøtte, is largely an intact parsonage estate. The architect behind the main building and farm building was Georg Arentz. The leased farm is in full operation and makes up more than half of the building stock on the large square farmyard, which covers several decares.The parsonage was moved to its present location in the mid-18th century. Meldal Parsonage was known as a cultural center with strong, influential priests. During Jacob von der Lippe Parelius's tenure as provost, i.e. 1793-1818, the farm was developed into a magnificent estate with a summerhouse, a baroque garden, and avenues.

Trøndelag

Melhus Chaplain's Residence, Varmbo

The old chaplain's residence from 1827 was demolished when the present chaplain's residence was built in 1908. The parsonage was designed with three rooms in a row, one of which was later used as an office. Centre Party leader and politician Per Borten was the supervisor of the chaplain's residence.

Buskerud

Modum Parsonage, Heggen

The parsonage, church and buildings form part of a unified protected complex that has constituted the ecclesiastical focal point of the village. The parsonage, church and churchyard have served as a centre since Catholic times, when the church was built.

Trøndelag

Nærøy Parsonage, Fikkan

The current parsonage is located 4–5 km from the medieval church at Nærøy. The old parsonage was sold in 1908, and the current parsonage was purchased in 1923.

Akershus

Nannestad Vicarage

Nannestad Vicarage has a history dating back to pre-Reformation times. Some of the original building materials from the previous vicarage (1793–1794) were reused when the entire vicarage was dismantled in 1846 and rebuilt on a new foundation. In 1902, a veranda extension was added on the garden side.

Trøndelag

Nedre Stjørdal Chaplain’s Residence, Bolkan

The local name for Stjørdal Chaplain’s Residence is Bolkan or Skatvaal. The farmyard consists of the main building from 1827, the tenant farmer’s residence from 1956, as well as a farm building and garage. Together, the farm’s buildings form a square farmyard.

Buskerud

Nes Rectory in Hallingdal

Nes Rectory is centrally located in the village of Nesbyen. The rectory was built in 1895 after an earlier residence was demolished in 1894. There is also a garage from 1916 and a storehouse on the property. The storehouse has been dated to the 18th century.

Akershus

Nes Rectory, Disen

The rectory grounds are located 500 metres east of the church, but in the Middle Ages they lay farther south and closer to Nes Medieval Church. The rectory acquired its current and secure site in the 19th century, after the clay-prone church site by the Vorma River had claimed several lives.

Akershus

Nittedal Parsonage

The Nittedal parsonage was built in 1924 according to drawings made by architect Otto L. Scheen in 1923.

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