Anders Thorsen Syrtveit

Anders Thorsen Syrtveit, also known as Anders Thorson Syrtveit and Anders Thorsen Solberg, (born 1778 in Iveland, died 1857 in Evje) was a Norwegian builder and architect. Syrtveit also went by the name "Anders kirkebygger" and is especially known for a number of church buildings in Southern Norway, particularly in the Setesdal region of Agder. Syrtveit is listed both as an architect and builder for several churches. The boundaries between these professions were unclear because the old builders "built on their own" without formal architecture training. He built octagonal and cruciform churches in addition to building houses and other types of buildings.

Works These are the churches that he built (or helped build): In Bygland Municipality: Årdal Church, Bygland Church, and Sandnes Church In Evje og Hornnes Municipality: Evje Church (demolished in 1891) and Hornnes Church (remodeled the roof and tower) In Fyresdal Municipality: Moland Church In Iveland Municipality: Iveland Church In Valle Municipality: Hylestad Church and Valle Church In Vennesla Municipality: Hægeland Church