Saint Clemens (St Clement’s) church was built in the 13th century and typifies the plain, economical style which developed 13th century Visby, under the influence of Westphalian churches, and which later set the pattern for several of Gotland's country churches.

The Church has had several precursors. The oldest, a Romanesque church, was built in the 12th century. Pope Clement I was martyred in the 2nd century by being thrown into the sea with an anchor Lashed to his neck. He is the patron saint of seafarers.