Barksätter Manor

In the Middle Ages, Barksätter was a village, becoming an aristocratic manor in the 16th century. The 17th century saw the establishment of the manor complex that largely survives today, despite later renovations and alterations. By this time the manor was three times its present-day size. Through inheritance, land was parcelled off: first Skalltorp to the south of the lake; later Beckershov by Tislången lake. In the 18th century, neighbouring Klastorp Manor bought Barksätter, turning it into a leasehold farm. Barksätter Manor was sold in around 1840, changing hands various times after that. In 1967, it was bought from a relative by Mrs Mary Franke-Gustafsson.

Manor house

The main house rests on early 17th century vaulted cellars. The ground floor dates from the 1670s and the upper floor was added in the 1850s. The free-standing wing probably dates from the 1670s. In the 19th century it was turned into homes for estate workers.

Garden

The garden comprised an orchard, a kitchen garden and a hop garden. The orchard was situated in front of the house. Here some fruit trees still remain, along with a perimeter terrace wall, beside which the main road used to wind its way.

Farm buildings

The three red farm buildings by the road stand on the site of earlier, 17th century structures. The present buildings provided room for cows, oxen, horses, pigs and storage. Down towards the lake is a large, late 19th century cow house. The large timber granary is of late 19th
century date. Today it is used as a meeting hall in the warm months of the year.

Worker accommodation

In around 1900, homes were built for farm employees. Two such dwellings lie among the fields to the north. Another is situated by the road to the south of the manor. This is Beda’s house, which the Academy uses today for overnight accommodation and meetings.

A tour around the property.