Gestad

Gestad was previously dominated by the manor Lövås situated around 1 km southeast of the church.

Oats were exported in the late 19th century, to a large extent, inter alia, to the London area (horse fodder).

There is also a ”dopfat” made in Nuremberg, Germany at the end of the 15th century, donated to the church by General Roos´ family.

The church previously stored general Roos´ sword and spurs, but these were stolen in a burglary in the 1980s and have never been found.

Every year, in early July, there is a major meeting in Gestad with the display of tractors and ploughing.

Best known to the general public is the book Sommardansen, which formed the basis for the movie One Summer of Happiness (Hon dansade en sommar).