Hejnum

Place in Gotland, Sweden From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Hejnum is a populated area, a socken (not to be confused with parish), on the Swedish island of Gotland.[3] It comprises the same area as the administrative Hejnum District, established on 1 January 2016.[4]

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The gate portal at Riddare in Hejnum
The gate portal at Riddare in Hejnum
Hejnum is located in Gotland
Hejnum
Hejnum
Coordinates: 57°40′48″N 18°37′55″E
CountrySweden
ProvinceGotland
CountyGotland County
MunicipalityGotland Municipality
Area
  Total
45.01 km2 (17.38 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)[2]
  Total
102
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Websitehejnum.se
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Geography

Hejnum is situated in the northern inland of Gotland just south of Lake Tingstäde. Central Hejnum consists of flat farmlands with forest area in the west and east.[5] The medieval Hejnum Church is situated in the socken.[6] As of 2019, Hejnum Church belongs to Väskinde parish in Norra Gotlands pastorat, along with the churches in Väskinde, Fole, Lokrume, Bro and Bäl.[7][8]

There are four nature reserves in Hejnum: File hajdar, Hejnum hällar, Kallgatburg and Tiselhagen.[9]

History

One of the most magnificent medieval gate portals on Gotland, is at the Riddare farm in Hejnum.[10]

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