central post there are 12 staves, all of which support the building. Each stave has a unique design. Gallery References Related reading Leif Anker (2005) The Norwegian Stave Churches (Oslo: Arfo Forlag) External links Høyjord Stave Church in Stavkirke.org – in Norwegian Stave churches in Norway Churches in Vestfold og Telemark Culture in Vestfold og Telemark Churches completed in 1950 20th-century churches Tourist attractions in Vestfold og Telemark