Location
State: Latvia
Region: Zemgale
County: Neretas
Parish: Pilskalnes
Other references to the location
On an open field, 570 m direction SE from “Vecpalsani” home.
Coordinates
lat=56.2343333333, lon=25.2452333333
56° 14′ 3″ N, 25° 14′ 42″ E
Description
Although the reference document (Parish encyclopaedia) calls it “pagan linden”, there is no proof or additional evidence attesting the authenticy of the name. Probably, an ancient cult site. The linden is very scenic and is deemed a secular tree – the girth of the tree reaches 4,70m. A bifurcated tree, which grows on top of an elevation, which offers a wide view. The linden has low branches with dense foliage.
Narrative
Beautiful place, scenic secular tree, but the heritage value shall be clarified.
Attraction
Scenic secular tree.
Availability
Difficult access, because it is located far from roads and several areas in the vicinity are overgrown with a dangerous plant – the Siberian hogweed. No direct access from road; one shall look for the closest bus stop on the map, from which one shall set off by crossing a field or private courtyards.
Infrastructure, management, facilities
No tourism infrastructure. The stone is located far from any larger settlements. Nearest town – Nereta. Nereta: small shops and sightseeing objects (mainly natural) – secular trees, secular stones, as well as architecture objects. Direction Akniste,
Local info
No information.
Capacity
10 – 40
Publicity
Known
Legal Status
Private
Comments
During the site visit the home was not inhabited, but it seemed it was not abandoned.