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Krejansberget

Archaeological sites in FinlandBuildings and structures in UusimaaBurial monuments and structures in FinlandHistory of UusimaaLandforms of Uusimaa
Landmarks in FinlandNordic Bronze AgeSiuntio
Siuntio (Sjundeå) 2020 Krejansbergetin muinaishauta 2
Siuntio (Sjundeå) 2020 Krejansbergetin muinaishauta 2

Krejansberget is a cliff in Siuntio, Finland, that rises 70 meters above the sea level. The hill is the highest point of Siuntio Church Village. Krejansberget is known for a large Bronze Age burial site that lies on top of it. The burial mounds on top of the hill are protected by law and the protection of the area is monitored by the Finnish Heritage Agency. During the Bronze Age the sea level used to be much higher so that only the highest peaks of hills and cliffs were visible. As these were the only visible land areas, they were chosen for burial purposes. A nature trails that starts from Siuntio Local History Museum leads on top of Krejansberget. Krejansberget is also one of 14 valuable hill and cliff areas of state interest in Siuntio.

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Krejansberget
Pappilantie, Helsinki sub-region

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N 60.1796 ° E 24.2057 °
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Pappilantie
02570 Helsinki sub-region, Kalans
Finland
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Siuntio (Sjundeå) 2020 Krejansbergetin muinaishauta 2
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Siuntio Local History Museum
Siuntio Local History Museum

Siuntio Local History Museum (Finnish: Siuntion kotiseutumuseo, Swedish: Sjundeå hembygdsmuseum) is a museum that exhibits the local history and culture of Siuntio in Finland. The museum has been run by a local Swedish-speaking organisation called Hembygdens Vänner I Sjundeå (translates to The Friends of Homeland in Siuntio) since 1965. Siuntio Local History Museum is usually open during summer and during other times by request. Siuntio Local History Museum is located in Siuntio Church Village. The main exhibition is inside an old school building, Fredriksberg school. Apart from the school building, there are also several other old buildings in the museum area, such as two granaries, a shed, a smaller cottage, and a caretaker's residence. The main exhibitions in the Fredriksberg school building showcase items to visitors, ranging from prehistory to modern times in independent Finland. Points of interest include items from the Soviet rental era of Porkkala Naval Base, parts of an 18th-century organ from St. Peter's Church in Siuntio, and dolls from Mona Leo's puppetry. Originally, the museum was located in Fanjunkars croft, which was destroyed after the Second World War during the Soviet rental era of Porkkala Naval Base. During that time, the museum was relocated to Siuntio Church Village. The hill of Krejansberget is situated adjacent to Siuntio Local History Museum, known for Bronze Age burial mounds on top of it. A nature trail leads from the museum area to the top of Krejansberget, offering a panoramic view of the river valley of Siuntio Church Village, Siuntio Church, and Suitia Manor.