Detail of the canal map of Kungs Norrby Manor (1774). Note: the map is specifically oriented so that North is to the left on the map.

The Manor dates from the time of King Gustav I Vasa in the 16th century. It is located at the river Motala Ström's inlet into Lake Norrbysjön and near the bridge over the river. On the northern bank of the river was an inn, and on the southern bank was the manor, along with a barn. A special road leading away from the main building followed the edge of the field southwards, while the barn was situated along the main road. An enclosed calf pasture was located on the northern bank of the river and the lake (VaLa).

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When Baltzar von Platen came to Brunneby Manor to negotiate about recompense of land, he was not allowed entrance indoors. The negotiations were, instead, to take place outdoors at the stone table,which is still there today. This unwillingness was due to the fact that the Göta Canal was to cut right through the garden of the manor.

On the map one can see a faint marking in pencil, which reads "Brunneby Church". This was presumably made by Thomas Telford during his tour of inspection in August 1808.

Brunneby Church was built in the 13th century. In 1828 it was discontinued as a congregational church and was purchased by the lord of the manor/farm in order to use it as a storehouse for aquavit. At that time, digging of the Göta Canal was still in progress. A soldier earned 14 jomfrur of aquavit (1 jomfrur = 8.18 cl) per week for his digging work. When the canal was completed, Brunneby Church was used as a grain storehouse for the manor. It was not until 1977 that the church was purchased by the Royal Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities and returned to its original purpose.

Red line = bicycle path.