Joensuu Manor, Manor house in Salo, Finland
Joensuu Manor is a manor house in Salo featuring a white facade adorned with medallions by Swedish sculptor Johan Tobias Sergel and symmetrical windows. The estate operates today as an agricultural enterprise growing malting barley, bread wheat, seed grain, and oil-bearing plants.
The manor belonged to the Horn family for five centuries until the 1780s, when Scottish merchant George Seton facilitated its transfer to the Armfelt family. This ownership change marked a significant turning point in the estate's history.
The manor maintains a connection to the medieval Halikko Church through Finland's longest birch-lined avenue, a distinctive feature that shapes the landscape. This link reflects the importance of the estate within the broader community.
The estate is located in a rural setting and can be reached via the distinctive birch-lined avenue that provides a scenic approach. Visitors should keep in mind that this is an active working farm, so access may vary depending on the season.
In 1887, workers discovered the Halikko Treasure on the manor grounds, containing artifacts dating between 1050 and 1150. This discovery revealed that the area had been inhabited long before the manor itself was built.
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