Stora Ek Manor

The first recorded owner of the estate was a squire named Erik Tyrgilsson who owned Stora Ek during the second half of the 15th century.

It derives its present appearance from reconstruction works carried out during the 18th century.

In 1724, Peter Scheffer (1657-1731), chief justice president and governor of Skaraborg County, became the owner of Stora Ek.

Construction work was then halted until 1778, and the entire reconstruction scheme was not finished until 1782, when Ulrik Scheffer (who was the sole owner since his brother became part owner of Tyresö estate in 1766) erected a memorial stone in the park, celebrating the project.

[1][2] [3] Carl Fredrik Adelcrantz (1716–1796) is often highlighted as the architect, while some sources mention Jean Eric Rehn (1717-1793).