Buskerud Manor, Manor house and heritage site in Modum, Norway.
Buskerud Manor is a manor house on the western bank of Drammenselva River in Modum, featuring traditional Norwegian architecture from the 18th century. The property includes several buildings that form a typical large-scale rural estate layout.
The estate began as monastic property managed by the Diocese of Hamar during medieval times before becoming a residence for royal army officers. This evolution reflects its changing role within the region's economic and social structure.
The manor shaped the region's agricultural identity and gave its name to Buskerud county, representing how rural estates influenced local development. Today the buildings reflect the transition from farming life to a modern educational center.
The property now houses Rosthaug High School, which has operated since 1981 while keeping the original 18th-century main building intact. Visitors should expect limited access since it functions as an active school campus.
The property enjoyed special tax exemption privileges similar to noble estates until 1837, when a Supreme Court ruling terminated this status. This arrangement reflected the estate's importance within the royal economic system of its time.
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