Sēja Manor, 18th century manor ruins in Saulkrasti Municipality, Latvia.
Sēja Manor is a ruined house from the 18th century in Saulkrasti Municipality, showing Baroque design with Neoclassical details like cast iron ornaments and stone trim. The estate also includes an old granary, a water tower built in 1903, and remains of other farm buildings spread across the grounds.
The estate came under the ownership of the von Dunten family starting in 1751 and remained with them until 1920. When Latvia became independent, the state acquired the property and divided it among new owners as part of agrarian restructuring.
The grounds contain archaeological discoveries related to Livonian stone box graves, sharing features with other Balti burial mounds in the lower Gauja region.
You can walk around the grounds, but expect uneven paths and overgrown areas since the site is slowly being reclaimed by nature. Wear sturdy shoes and check conditions before visiting, as weather can affect accessibility.
Baron von Münchhausen married Jacobine von Dunten, daughter of the manor's owner, in 1744, creating a notable family link. This connection shows how European noble families formed networks across the Baltic region during that era.
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