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Ă–stergarn
Östergarn () is a populated area, a ''socken'' (not to be confused with Parishes of the Church of Sweden, parish), on the Swedish island of Gotland. It comprises the same area as the Registration districts in Sweden, administrative Östergarn District, established on 1January 2016. Geography Östergarn is situated on a peninsula on the central part of eastern Gotland. The area has several low plateaus, the two major ones are Grogarnsberget and Östergarnsberget. The Middle Ages, medieval Östergarn Church is located in the ''socken''. , Östergarn Church belongs to Östergarn Parishes of the Church of Sweden, parish in Romaklosters pastorat, along with the churches in Gammelgarn, Kräklingbo, Anga, Gotland, Anga and Ala, Gotland, Ala. The harbor village Katthammarsvik is on the north coast of Östergarn and the Herrvik fishing village is on the eastern tip of the peninsula. About northeast of Herrvik is the Östergarnsholm island with its two lighthouses. The island is about . ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ă–stergarn Church
''Ă–stergarn Church'' () is a Middle Ages, medieval church in Ă–stergarn, Gotland, Sweden. History and architecture Ă–stergarn Church was built in the middle of the 13th century. Originally a tower was also planned to be built west of the nave, but it was never constructed. A sacristy was added in 1786. The plan of both the nave and the chancel are almost square, which is unusual for churches on Gotland.The church has suffered from a fire in 1565, during the Northern Seven Years' War, and was furthermore pillaged by Russian Empire, Russian troops both in 1715 and 1717. No medieval furnishings therefore remain in the church. Instead, these are largely from the 18th century, with the exception of the baptismal font, which from the early 17th century. The facade of the church organ is from 1850, designed by Fredrik Wilhelm Scholander. The cemetery contains a memorial in commemoration of fallen crewmembers from the German minelayer, minelaying cruiser SMS Albatross (1907), SMS ''Albatr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grogarnsberget
Grogarnsberget or Grogarnsberg (lit. "The Grogarn Mountain" more appropriate "Grogarn Hill") is a plateau hill on the Ă–stergarn coast, on the Swedish island of Gotland. On the hill are the remains of former hillfort, the second largest on Gotland and the fourth largest in Scandinavia. Geography The hill is on the northeast coast of the most eastern part of Gotland. It is approximately high with steep cliffs on three sides. The hill provides a good view of Ă–stergarnsholm with its two lighthouses. In the west, east and south are the historic harbors Katthammarsvik, Herrvik, and Sandviken, formerly starting points for journeys across the Baltic Sea to the Baltic. The Grogarnsberget is also a nature reserve and it is designated a Natura 2000 area. Established in 2007, it covers . Hillfort The castle, or fort, was built on Grogarnshuvud ("The Grogarn Head"), the northern tip of Grogarnsberget. The high sea cliffs provided protection on three sides. In the south there were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gotland
Gotland (; ; ''Gutland'' in Gutnish), also historically spelled Gottland or Gothland (), is Sweden's largest island. It is also a Provinces of Sweden, province/Counties of Sweden, county (Swedish län), Municipalities of Sweden, municipality, and List of dioceses, deaneries and parishes of the Church of Sweden, diocese. The province includes the islands of Fårö and Gotska Sandön to the north, as well as the Karlsö Islands (Lilla Karlsö, Lilla and Stora Karlsö, Stora) to the west. The population is 61,023 (2024) of which about 23,600 live in Visby, the main town. Outside Visby, there are minor settlements and a mainly rural population. The island of Gotland and the other areas of the province of Gotland make up less than one percent of Sweden's total land area. The county formed by the archipelago is the second smallest by area and is the least populated in Sweden. In spite of the small size due to its narrow width, the driving distance between the furthermost points of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katthammarsvik
Katthammarsvik () is a harbour settlement in Östergarn ''socken'' on the island of Gotland, Sweden. As of 2005, it was in statistical terms defined as a '' småort'' (small locality) and has formerly, very briefly, held the status of a '' tätort'' (locality). The BCS East-West Interlink undersea cable carrying internet traffic comes ashore at Katthammarsvik. History Katthammarsvik had a limestone industry consisting of several kilns that flourished after Gotland came under Swedish rule in 1645. Burnt lime, limestone and wood products were shipped from the harbour at Katthammarsvik. Katthamra Manor (''Katthamra gård'') not far from the harbor, is of medieval origin but flourished and was expanded during the time of the limestone industry in the 18th and 19th century. With 196 inhabitants, Katthammarsvik was defined as a ''småort'' (small locality) in 1990. After a rise in population to 220 in 1995, Statistics Sweden Statistics Sweden ( ; SCB, ) is the Swedish gover ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ala, Gotland
Ala is a populated area, a socken (not to be confused with parish), on the Swedish island of Gotland. It comprises the same area as the administrative Ala District, established on 1January 2016. Ala is known for the old carvings, some medieval, of ships on the walls of the church tower. The carvings are reminiscent of the one in Fide. Geography Ala is situated in the central east part of Gotland. The medieval Ala Church is located in the socken. , Ala Church belongs to Östergarn parish in Romaklosters pastorat, along with the churches in Östergarn, Gammelgarn, Kräklingbo and Anga Anga was an ancient Indo-Aryan peoples, Indo-Aryan tribe of eastern South Asia whose existence is attested during the Iron Age in India, Iron Age. The members of the Aṅga tribe were called the Āṅgeyas. Counted among the "sixteen great na .... References External links *Objects from Ala at the Digital Museumby Nordic Museum Populated places in Gotland County {{Gotla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anga, Gotland
Anga is a populated area, a socken (not to be confused with parish), on the Swedish island of Gotland. It comprises the same area as the administrative Anga District, established on 1January 2016. Anga is mostly known for the intact graves in Trullhalsar grave field dating from the Vendel Period and the Viking Age. Geography Anga is situated in the central east coast of Gotland. The medieval Anga Church is located in the socken. , Anga Church belongs to Östergarn parish in Romaklosters pastorat, along with the churches in Östergarn, Gammelgarn, Kräklingbo and Ala. References External links *Objects from Anga at the Digital Museumby Nordic Museum The Nordic Museum () is a museum located on Djurgården, an island in central Stockholm, Sweden, dedicated to the cultural history and ethnography of Sweden from the early modern period (in Swedish history, it is said to begin in 1520) to the ... Populated places in Gotland County {{Gotland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kräklingbo
Kräklingbo () is a populated area, a ''socken'' (not to be confused with parish), on the Swedish island of Gotland. It comprises the same area as the administrative Kräklingbo District, established on 1January 2016. The most visible feature at Kräklingbo is the Torsburgen, a fortified plateau. In 1992, it was the site of a large wildfire. Geography Kräklingbo is the name of the ''socken'' as well as the district. It is also the name of the small village surrounding the medieval Kräklingbo Church, sometimes referred to as ''Kräklingbo kyrkby''. It is situated near the central part of Gotland's east coast. , Kräklingbo Church belongs to Östergarn parish in Romaklosters pastorat, along with the churches in Östergarn, Gammelgarn, Anga and Ala. One of the asteroids in the Asteroid belt, 8682 Kräklingbo, is named after this place. Etymology The name Kräklingbo dates from the 15th century, and was originally the name of a farm. The first part of the name (Kräkling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gammelgarn
Gammelgarn is a populated area, a socken (not to be confused with parish), on the Swedish island of Gotland. It comprises the same area as the administrative Gammelgarn District, established on 1January 2016. Geography Gammelgarn is situated in the central east part of Gotland. The medieval Gammelgarn Church is located in the socken. On the south shore of Gammelgarn are the fishing villages of Grynge and Sjauster (or Sjaustru), the latter with a long sandy beach. , Gammelgarn Church belongs to Östergarn parish in Romaklosters pastorat, along with the churches in Östergarn, Kräklingbo, Anga and Ala. See also * The great forest fire in Kräklingbo References External links *Objects from Gammelgarn at the Digital Museumby Nordic Museum The Nordic Museum () is a museum located on Djurgården, an island in central Stockholm, Sweden, dedicated to the cultural history and ethnography of Sweden from the early modern period (in Swedish history, it is said to begin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nationalencyklopedin
(; "The National Encyclopedia" in English), abbreviated NE, is a comprehensive contemporary Swedish-language encyclopedia with several hundred thousand articles. It is available both online and via a printed version. History The project was initiated in 1980 when a government committee suggested that negotiations be initiated with various publishers. A loan from the Government of Sweden of 17 million Swedish krona, which was repaid by December 1990, provided funding. In August 1985, in Höganäs became the publisher responsible for the project. The project specifications were for a modern reference work based on a scientific paradigm incorporating gender and environmental issues. Pre-orders for the work were unprecedented; before the first volume was published in December 1989, 54,000 customers had ordered the encyclopedia. The last volume came out in 1996, with three supplemental volumes in 2000. 160,000 copies had been sold as of 2004. Associated with the project ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nature Reserve
A nature reserve (also known as a wildlife refuge, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve or bioreserve, natural or nature preserve, or nature conservation area) is a protected area of importance for flora, fauna, funga, or features of geological or other special interest, which is reserved and managed for purposes of Conservation (ethic), conservation and to provide special opportunities for study or research. They may be designated by government institutions in some countries, or by private landowners, such as charities and research institutions. Nature reserves fall into different IUCN protected area categories, IUCN categories depending on the level of protection afforded by local laws. Normally it is more strictly protected than a nature park. Various jurisdictions may use other terminology, such as ecological protection area or private protected area in legislation and in official titles of the reserves. History Cultural practices that roughly equate to the establishmen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natura 2000
Natura 2000 is a network of nature protection areas in the territory of the European Union. It is made up of Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas designated under the Habitats Directive and the Birds Directive, respectively. The network includes both terrestrial and Marine Protected Areas. The Natura 2000 network covered more than 18% of the European Union's land area and more than 7% of its marine area in 2022. History In May 1992, the governments of the European Communities adopted legislation designed to protect the most seriously threatened habitats and species across Europe. The Habitats Directive complements the Birds Directive adopted in 1979, and together they make up the Natura 2000 network of protected areas. The Birds Directive requires the establishment of Special Protection Areas for birds. The Habitats Directive similarly requires Sites of Community Importance which upon the agreement of the European Commission become Special Areas o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lighthouse
A lighthouse is a tower, building, or other type of physical structure designed to emit light from a system of lamps and lens (optics), lenses and to serve as a beacon for navigational aid for maritime pilots at sea or on inland waterways. Lighthouses mark dangerous coastlines, hazardous shoals, reefs, rocks, and safe entries to harbors; they also assist in aerial navigation. Once widely used, the number of operational lighthouses has declined due to the expense of maintenance and the advent of much cheaper, more sophisticated, and more effective electronic navigational systems. History Ancient lighthouses Before the development of clearly defined ports, mariners were guided by fires built on hilltops. Since elevating the fire would improve visibility, placing the fire on a platform became a practice that led to the development of the lighthouse. In antiquity, the lighthouse functioned more as an entrance marker to ports than as a warning signal for reefs and promontory, prom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
