Hüüru Explained

Hüüru
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Estonia
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Estonia
Coordinates:59.3803°N 24.5397°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Estonia
Subdivision Type1:County
Subdivision Name1:Harju County
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Saue Parish
Established Title:First mentioned
Established Date:1241
Population Total:417
Population As Of:01.01.2012

Hüüru is a village in Saue Parish, Harju County in northern Estonia.[1] It's located 3km (02miles) west of the border of Tallinn (and about 13km (08miles) from the city centre), on the crossing of Tallinn–Paldiski road (E265) and Vääna River, just next to Harku. Hüüru has a population of 417 (as of 1 January 2012).[2]

Hüüru was first mentioned in the Danish Census Book in 1241 as Hiurenkylae. In 1560 the Hüüru Manor (Hüer) was established on the site of the Harku Manor's watermill. The watermill had existed already in 1540–50.[3] The main building of the manor was built in partially in the 18th and 19th centuries.[4] Nowadays it is used as a local library. The watermill is situated just by the road houses.

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Notes and References

  1. (retrieved 27 July 2021)
  2. Web site: Rahvastiku kasv 2005-2011 . https://archive.today/20130213035123/http://www.sauevald.ee/file_storage/2317/6849 . dead . 13 February 2013 . Saue vald . 5 August 2012 .
  3. Web site: Hüüru küla. eestigiid.ee. 5 August 2012. Estonian.
  4. Web site: Hüüru Manor. Estonian Manors Portal. 5 August 2012.