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Nurtu Manor (Nurms) was a private manor in Vigala Parish of Lääne County. Now, the former manor is located in Märjamaa Parish, Rapla County.

History
The manor was built in the 17th century on land separated from the Valgu manor.

In 1788, a glass manufactory was founded at Nurtu Manor. Some of the raw materials were sourced locally, while others had to be shipped from St. Petersburg and Tallinn. By 1805, the manufactory produced 500 crates of window glass annually. 20 people were working at the factory, among them 2 foreign masters, 5 salaried employees and 13 sers. In 1818, the production of window glass had significantly increased, and small mirrors were also manufactured. The number of employees had grown to 24, including 7 masters and 17 other workers. However, by 1826, there were reports that the Nurtu manufactory had been closed.