Location
State: Latvia
Region: Zemgale
County: Dobeles
Parish: Bikstu
Other references to the location
3 km direction SSW from Jaunpils, 350 m direction NE from Verpji, aside of a rural road, 80 m away from it, within a corn field.
Coordinates
lat=56.7038333333, lon=23.0018833333
56° 42′ 13″ N, 23° 0′ 6″ E
Description
A completely free-standing tree in an open field. Coals and small stone have been found at the tree, but most probably these were removed from the nearby fields. The girth of the elm – 3,87 m – implies it could be around 200 years old. Probably this elm is a sprout from another elder elm, which previously grew in this place.
Narrative
According to the legends the place was an ancient cult site. The elm was called a sacrificial elm. Ancient burial ground is found nearby.
Attraction
A rather interesting tree, standing on an open hill with a nice landscape around it.
Availability
Rather easy accessible.
Infrastructure, management, facilities
There is no tourism infrastructure in the vicinity. Nearest town – Jaunpils, where one shall find shops, accommodation and catering sites. Remarkable sightseeing sites – Jaunpils Castle, the Swedish Gate, Jaunpils Church and the watermill, Strutele M
Local info
No information.
Capacity
0 – 9
Publicity
Known
Legal Status
Private
Comments
The nearby ancient burial ground is from 16th – 17th century, but the elm is much younger.
