Learn more about the stone walls of Jæren with Anne Jorunn Frøyen, senior curator NMF and historian at Jærmuseet, and Ståle Hustoft, Chair of Rogaland Farmers’ Union.
Hå municipality has more stone walls than any other municipality in Norway. The stone walls are a distinctive feature of the Jæren cultural landscape and a clear reminder of generations of farming. Stones cleared from fields were used to build fences, boundaries and divisions – and have gradually become an important part of the cultural history of the landscape.
The stone walls tell stories of cultivating the land, property boundaries and how the landscape of Jæren has been shaped over time. At the same time, they remain part of a landscape that continues to be farmed and used. Changes in agriculture, new farming methods and larger machinery can create challenges when it comes to preserving the stone walls.
Why are the stone walls important? What cultural and historical value do they have, and how can they be preserved while agriculture continues to develop?
The event presents two perspectives on the stone wall. Anne Jorunn Frøyen will share knowledge about the stone walls as cultural heritage and what they can reveal about farming and landscape history in Jæren. Ståle Hustoft will present the agricultural perspective and the practical challenges involved in preserving the stone walls in modern farming.
Coffee, tea and homemade traditional flatbread will be served.
Price: NOK 150
The ticket includes admission to the art exhibitions and the archaeological exhibition SPOR.
