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Stepping INTO the breach
N 1844, a group of archaeologists, students and artists eager to preserve the cultural patrimony of Norway established Fortidsminne-foreningen, meaning the Society for the Preservation of Ancient Monuments or the National Trust of Norway. This organisation now maintains more than 40 sites, including eight stave churches, several monastic ruins, a castle and much else besides across