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[[File:Hedrum kirke.jpg|thumb|250 px|Hedrum Church in Larvik]] |
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| ⚫ | The parish of Hedrum was established as a municipality January 1, 1838 (see [[formannskapsdistrikt]]). Small parts of Hedrum were transferred to the city of [[Larvik]] in 1855, 1875, 1937 and 1948. Border adjustments between Hedrum and the neighboring municipalities [[Andebu]], [[Tjølling]] and [[Siljan, Norway|Siljan]] also took place. |
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==History== |
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| ⚫ | The parish of Hedrum was established as a municipality on January 1, 1838 (see [[formannskapsdistrikt]]). Small parts of Hedrum were transferred to the city of [[Larvik]] in 1855, 1875, 1937 and 1948. Border adjustments between Hedrum and the neighboring municipalities [[Andebu]], [[Tjølling]] and [[Siljan, Norway|Siljan]] also took place. Hedrum was incorporated into the enlarged Larvik municipality on January 1, 1988. Before the merger Hedrum had a population of 10,449. |
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Hedrum located in [[Lågendalen]], the lower part of the valley that follows the river [[Numedalslågen]]. The valley is relatively flat, dominated by agricultural areas, valleys are wooded hills and go over the mountain peaks up to 500 meters. Among other things, the area is known for potato cultivation and fishing. |
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Hedrum was incorporated into the enlarged Larvik municipality January 1, 1988. Before the merger Hedrum had a population of 10,449. |
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[[File:Hedrum kirke .JPG|thumb|250 px|Hedrum Church]] |
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==Hedrum Church== |
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Hedrum Church (''Hedrum Kirke'') is a medieval era church. It is one of several ancient stone churches within a vicinity which also includes churches at [[Hem, Norway|Hem]], as well as [[ Efteløt]] and [[Hedenstad]] in [[Buskerud]]. |
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Hedrum Church was built of stone around [[1100]] and has 260 seats. In 2010 the church celebrated its 950-year anniversary during 2010. The church has a rectangular [[nave]], square [[choir]] and [[apse]]. Building Archaeological studies show that the apse is added later. The structure was extended by four meters in 1666 . The west part with the portal and door openings are from after the [[Reformation]]. Hedrum Church has a number of tombstones, which cover large parts of the floor of the church. Hedrum Church cemetery is clearly visible from traffic arteries on both sides of [[Numedalslågen]]. Some of the graves are believed to pre-date the introduction of [[Christianity]] confirming the supposition that ancient pagan cult sites were chosen as the venue for the earlier churches. |
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<ref>[http://www.norwayattractions.net/churches/churches-from-norway/hedrum-church.html ''Hedrum Church, Larvik'' (Norway Attractions and Hotels)]</ref> |
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==The name== |
==The name== |
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The municipality (originally the parish) was named after the old farm Hedrum ([[Old Norse|Norse]] ''Heiðarheimr''), since the first church was built there. The first element is the genitive case of ''heiðr'' f 'heath, moor', the last element is ''heimr''. |
The municipality (originally the parish) was named after the old farm Hedrum ([[Old Norse|Norse]] ''Heiðarheimr''), since the first church was built there. The first element is the genitive case of ''heiðr'' f 'heath, moor', the last element is ''heimr''. |
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==References== |
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{{commonscat|Hedrum kirke}} |
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== Other sources == |
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* Ekroll, Øystein; Ladder, Morten; Havran, Jiri; (2000) ''Middelalder i Stein'' (Volume 1 of the series ''Kirker i Norge'') ISBN 82-91399-09-3 |
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*Nyhus, Per (1999) ''Larvik A-Å'' (Larvik: Østlandsposten) ISBN 82-990835-3-2 |
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*Krohn-Holm, Jan W. (1982) ''Hedrum bygdebok'' (Larvik: kulturhistorie) |
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== External links == |
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* [http://larvik.kirken.no/index.jsp?D=2382 Hedrum Church website] |
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*[http://www.anorwayattraction.com/norway-attractions/map/hedrum-church.htm Map of Hedrum Church] |
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[[Category:Former municipalities of Norway]] |
[[Category:Former municipalities of Norway]] |
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[[Category:Populated places disestablished in 1988]] |
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Revision as of 15:23, 5 June 2011
Hedrum is a parish and the site of a historic church in Vestfold county, Norway.
History
The parish of Hedrum was established as a municipality on January 1, 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt). Small parts of Hedrum were transferred to the city of Larvik in 1855, 1875, 1937 and 1948. Border adjustments between Hedrum and the neighboring municipalities Andebu, Tjølling and Siljan also took place. Hedrum was incorporated into the enlarged Larvik municipality on January 1, 1988. Before the merger Hedrum had a population of 10,449.
Hedrum located in Lågendalen, the lower part of the valley that follows the river Numedalslågen. The valley is relatively flat, dominated by agricultural areas, valleys are wooded hills and go over the mountain peaks up to 500 meters. Among other things, the area is known for potato cultivation and fishing.
Hedrum Church
Hedrum Church (Hedrum Kirke) is a medieval era church. It is one of several ancient stone churches within a vicinity which also includes churches at Hem, as well as Efteløt and Hedenstad in Buskerud.
Hedrum Church was built of stone around 1100 and has 260 seats. In 2010 the church celebrated its 950-year anniversary during 2010. The church has a rectangular nave, square choir and apse. Building Archaeological studies show that the apse is added later. The structure was extended by four meters in 1666 . The west part with the portal and door openings are from after the Reformation. Hedrum Church has a number of tombstones, which cover large parts of the floor of the church. Hedrum Church cemetery is clearly visible from traffic arteries on both sides of Numedalslågen. Some of the graves are believed to pre-date the introduction of Christianity confirming the supposition that ancient pagan cult sites were chosen as the venue for the earlier churches. [1]
The name
The municipality (originally the parish) was named after the old farm Hedrum (Norse Heiðarheimr), since the first church was built there. The first element is the genitive case of heiðr f 'heath, moor', the last element is heimr.
References
Other sources
- Ekroll, Øystein; Ladder, Morten; Havran, Jiri; (2000) Middelalder i Stein (Volume 1 of the series Kirker i Norge) ISBN 82-91399-09-3
- Nyhus, Per (1999) Larvik A-Å (Larvik: Østlandsposten) ISBN 82-990835-3-2
- Krohn-Holm, Jan W. (1982) Hedrum bygdebok (Larvik: kulturhistorie)
External links
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