Anijala: Windmill and Local History

• Anijala also belonged to the Kaarmise manor.
• In the western part of Anijala, a group of farmsteads is called Perete or Pereti; its farmsteads formerly belonged to the village of Kaarmise.
• The Anijala tuulik is a stone Dutch windmill built in 1901.
• The Anijala windmill serves as a landmark along a route toward Kandla.

Three dated forms of the name offer a concrete glimpse into the area's history: in 1645, Anijala was recorded as “Hanjelle,” in 1654 as “Hanny Jalg,” and in 1670 as “Hanjalck.” There are 25 years between the first and last dates. The forms can be read as a sequence over time without merging them into a single spelling. For travelers interested in cultural history, the comparison is especially appealing: each name remains associated with its own year.

The historical manor name “Hannijall” is also associated with Anijala in Saare County and Kaarma Parish. It adds another perspective on the area's history alongside the dated place names: rather than a sequence of years, the focus here is the connection to a historical manor and the place names mentioned.

The connections to Kaarmise involve two distinct contexts. Anijala also belonged to the Kaarmise manor. Separately, the farmsteads in the group called Perete or Pereti, in the western part of the area, formerly belonged to the village of Kaarmise. It is therefore important not to conflate the manor connection with the farmsteads' former affiliation with the village.

The statement about the group of farmsteads is more specific, giving both its western location and its former connection to the village. The place names thus show Anijala's historical connection to the manor, as well as a specifically named area with its own village affiliation. By considering the names and connections side by side, visitors can distinguish between these two aspects.

The Anijala tuulik is a stone Dutch windmill built in 1901. These details complement one another: the material describes its construction, the type name identifies its design, and the year gives its historical date. This provides a concise and concrete picture of the mill without conflating its physical description with its history.

The Anijala windmill also serves as a landmark along a route that continues toward Kandla. This adds a directional reference to the historical context, linking the windmill to the route's onward course.

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Which historical forms of Anijala's name are mentioned?

The dated forms are “Hanjelle” (1645), “Hanny Jalg” (1654), and “Hanjalck” (1670). The historical manor name “Hannijall” is also associated with Anijala.

What connections to Kaarmise are there?

Anijala also belonged to the Kaarmise manor. The farmsteads in the western group called Perete or Pereti formerly belonged to the village of Kaarmise.

What is known about the Anijala tuulik?

It is a stone Dutch windmill built in 1901. The Anijala windmill serves as a landmark along a route that continues toward Kandla.

For the broader travel overview: Kaarma Parish.