Building to be relocated three miles away to protect it from subsidence
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Building to be relocated three miles away to protect it from subsidence
Building to be relocated three miles away to protect it from subsidence
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Historic wooden church to be relocated three miles up the road in two day operation

Entire church to be transported across Swedish city of Kiruna

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Historic Swedish church arrives at new home after two-day journey

The ‘big church move’: Swedish town begins to roll historic building 5km

Entire Swedish church begins two-day journey across a city

One of the country’s most beautiful buildings is set to undergo a winding journey

The landmark 113-year-old wooden building is at risk from subsidence and will be moved 5km on giant rolling platforms.

The relocation of the 113-year-old church is part of a 30-year project to move about 3,000 homes in the city.

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