Uuemõisa (borough) explained

Uuemõisa
Settlement Type:Small borough
Flag Size:125px
Pushpin Map:Estonia
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Estonia
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Estonia
Subdivision Type1:County
Subdivision Name1:Lääne County
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Haapsalu
Population Total:1069
Population As Of:2010

Uuemõisa is a small borough (Estonian: alevik) in Haapsalu municipality, Lääne County, western Estonia, located just east of the town of Haapsalu. Prior to the 2017 administrative reform of local governments, Uuemõisa was the administrative centre of Ridala Parish. Uuemõisa has a population of 1,069 (as of 2010).[1]

Uuemõisa manor

Uuemõisa estate (German: Neuenhof) is first mentioned in 1539 and then belonged to the Bishopric of Saare-Lääne (German: Ösel-Wiek). During the Swedish time it for a long period of time was a part of the vast domains of the De la Gardie family. The last owner before the Estonian land reform of 1919 was Eugenie Mikhailovna Shakhovskaya, the world's first female fighter pilot. After the Estonian declaration of independence, it was used by the Estonian Ministry of Defence. During the Soviet occupation of Estonia, the Red Army occupied the buildings.[2] [3]

The current manor was built in mid 19th century, with additions made in 1921–23 by architect Karl Burman.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Uuemõisa aleviku arengukava aastateks 2010–2015. Ridala vald. 1 November 2011. 5. et.
  2. Book: Sakk, Ivar . Estonian Manors - A Travelogue . Sakk & Sakk OÜ . 2004 . Tallinn . 306 . 9949-10-117-4 .
  3. Web site: Uuemõisa manor. 24 December 2012.