Location
State: Latvia
Region: Vidzeme
County: Gulbene
Parish: Beļava
Other references to the location
The homesteads “Rožkalni” and “Pinteļi”
Coordinates
lat=57.270390711841, lon=26.746403621302
57° 16′ 13″ N, 26° 44′ 47″ E
Description
Local archaeological heritage (State Inspection for Heritage Protection, No 798). The tree broke in July 2010. It is a pollard, only the trunk has remained for new linden offsprings on an overgrown hillock.
Narrative
No recorded folklore materials have been found. The local people cannot tell anything about the site.
Attraction
Although the tree has broken down, the surroundings are picturesque with a lake castle. The homestead is spruced up, an intelligent landlady.
Availability
No indication signs, situated before the Rožkalni homestead. On the roadside there is no homestead’s sign as well. It is rather difficult to find it.
Infrastructure, management, facilities
No infrastructure, but there is a yard nearby. No need for additional infrastructure.
Local info
No information stand on the site. The proprietor Ilona (the surname is in the audio record) is well-
Capacity
41 and more
Publicity
Unknown
Legal Status
Private
Comments
A holy tree. No rituals known, but the awe and respectful attitude are still there.
