archaeological excavations carried out in 1916 and 1971 have shown that the present, mainly gothic church was pre-dated by a romanesque church, dating from the 12th century. the massive, fortress-like tower of the church is somewhat later but belonged to this first edifice. the nave and choir were built in the 14th century in a form of high gothic typical for gotland: the nave is high and spacious, divided into two by slender columns; the choir lacks an apse; and the east end of the church instead finishes in a straight wall adorned with three slender windows.