Hedrum
Hedrum Municipality
Hedrum kommune | |
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Hedrum herred (historic name) | |
Larvik Municipality | |
Administrative centre | Hedrum (1838-1952) Nanset (1952-1988) |
Area (upon dissolution) | |
• Total | 264 km2 (102 sq mi) |
Population (1988) | |
• Total | 10,449 |
• Density | 40/km2 (100/sq mi) |
Demonym | Hedrumssokning[1] |
Official language | |
• Norwegian form | Bokmål |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
ISO 3166 code | NO-0727[3] |
Hedrum is a
Hedrum municipality was located in the Lågendalen valley, the lower part of the valley that follows the river Numedalslågen. The valley is relatively flat and dominated by agricultural areas. The valley is surrounded by wooded hills which rise up towards 500-metre (1,600 ft) tall mountain peaks. Among other things, the area is known for potato cultivation and fishing.[5]
General information
The parish of Hedrum was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt law). Over the years, there have been many municipal border adjustments. On 1 January 1875, an area of Hedrum (population: 46) became part of the neighboring town of Larvik. On 1 January 1878, an area of Hedrum (population: 61) became part of the neighboring municipality of Andebu. On 1 January 1891, an area of Tjølling municipality (population: 11) became part of Hedrum. In 1937, an area of Hedrum (population: 69) became part of the neighboring town of Larvik. In 1948, an area of Hedrum (population: 296) became part of the neighboring town of Larvik.[6]
During the 1960s, there were many municipal mergers across Norway due to the work of the
On 1 January 1988, the municipality was dissolved as part of a major municipality merger which consolidated the municipalities of
Name
The municipality (originally the
Coat of arms
The coat of arms was granted on 18 November 1966. The official blazon is "Vert, a bend wavy argent" (Norwegian: På grønn bunn en sølv skråbjelke dannet ved bolgesnitt). This means the arms have a green field (background) and the charge is a wavy diagonal line. The charge has a tincture of argent which means it is commonly colored white, but if it is made out of metal, then silver is used. The green color in the field symbolizes the importance of the local forests and the wavy line was chosen to symbolize the river Numedalslågen which flows through the municipality. The arms were designed by D. Krohn-Holm, Jr. The municipal flag had the same design as the coat of arms.[8][9]
Churches
Hedrum Church (Hedrum Kirke) is a medieval era church that was the main church for the municipality. 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.[10] Other churches in Hedrum include Kvelde Church and Hvarnes Church.
Hedrum Church was built of stone around 1100. The church celebrated its 950-year anniversary in 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.[11][12]
Government
While it existed, this municipality was responsible for
Municipal council
The
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
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Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 13 | |
Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) | 2 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 11 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 4 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 3 | |
Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 1 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 1 | |
Total number of members: | 35 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
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Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 12 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 11 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 5 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 4 | |
Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 1 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 2 | |
Total number of members: | 35 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
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Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 13 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 8 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 6 | |
New People's Party (Nye Folkepartiet) | 1 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 5 | |
Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 1 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 1 | |
Total number of members: | 35 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 13 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 6 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 5 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 6 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 5 | |
Total number of members: | 35 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 14 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 6 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 3 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 5 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 7 | |
Total number of members: | 35 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 14 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 6 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 4 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 4 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 7 | |
Total number of members: | 35 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 14 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 5 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 4 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 5 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 7 | |
Total number of members: | 35 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
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Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 14 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 5 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 4 | |
Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) | 4 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 8 | |
Total number of members: | 35 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
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Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 11 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 5 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 4 | |
Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) | 3 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 9 | |
Total number of members: | 32 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
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Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 8 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 4 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 5 | |
Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) | 4 | |
Joint list of the Liberal Party (Venstre) and the Radical People's Party (Radikale Folkepartiet) | 10 | |
Local List(s) (Lokale lister) | 1 | |
Total number of members: | 32 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
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Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 10 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 3 | |
Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti) | 1 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 5 | |
Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) | 3 | |
Joint list of the Liberal Party (Venstre) and the Radical People's Party (Radikale Folkepartiet) | 10 | |
Total number of members: | 32 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
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Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 11 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 5 | |
Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) | 5 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 11 | |
Total number of members: | 32 | |
Note: Due to the German occupation of Norway during World War II, no elections were held for new municipal councils until after the war ended in 1945. |
Mayors
The mayors (Norwegian: ordfører) of Hedrum:[26]
- 1838-1847: Knud Peder Kjerulf
- 1848-1851: Hans Fredrik Kjerulf
- 1851-1853: Peder Johansen Berg
- 1860-1861: Knud Peder Kjerulf
- 1862-1867: Hans Christian Nilssen Fosserød
- 1868-1869: Gunnar Thommesen
- 1870-1871: Ole Olsen Eftedal
- 1872-1875: Anders Andersen
- 1876-1887: Gunnar Thommesen
- 1887-1891: Frants Carlsen Rødbøl
- 1892-1895: Nils Olsen Hellenes
- 1896-1897: Ole Evensen Sundby
- 1898-1901: Frants Carlsen Rødbøl
- 1902-1910: Ivar Hagtvedt
- 1911-1913: Karl Johan Hvatum
- 1914-1916: Karl Bergan
- 1917-1919: Thorvald Hvidsteen
- 1920-1922: Anund Iversen Allum
- 1923-1928: Ole Andersen Gåsholt
- 1929-1941: Anund Iversen Allum
- 1941-1941: Ole N. Rimstad
- 1941-1942: Martin Ringdal (NS)
- 1942-1945: Martin Zimmermann (NS)
- 1945-1945: Anund Iversen Allum
- 1946-1963: Mathias Skoli (V)
- 1963-1963: Anders Gåsholt (Sp)
- 1964-1967: Ole Hvidsten (V)
- 1968-1971: Kristoffer Bakkerud (Sp)
- 1972-1975: Harald A. Holm (V)
- 1976-1985: Olav Bergene Holm (KrF)
- 1986-1987: Per Michaelsen (H)
See also
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