Agdenes
Encyclopedia
Agdenes is a municipality in Sør-Trøndelag
county
, Norway
. It is part of the Orkdalen
region
. The administrative centre is the village of Selbekken
. Other villages in the municipality include Ingdalen
, Lensvik
, Vassbygda
, and Leksa
.
. It encompassed the area along the Trondheimsleia
and initially, the population was 1,412. The name was changed to Agdenes on 17 May 1897 by a royal resolution.
On 1 January 1964, the western part of Agdenes (Ytre Agdenes) was merged into Snillfjord
along with Heim
. On the same date, the municipality of Lensvik
(population: 1,136) and the Ingdalen
area of Stadsbygd
(population: 171) were merged into Agdenes to form a larger municipality of Agdenes.
On 1 January 1995, the Moldtun area (population: 21) was transferred to neighboring Snillfjord
. This was because the area had been without an outside road connection, and once the road was built, it was built in the direction of Snillfjord, not Agdenes. Therefore it was logical for the residents to vote to change municipalities.
) is named after the old Agdenes farm (Old Norse
: Agðanes), since the first church was built there. The meaning of the first element is unknown (but it is probably the same as in the name Agder
) and the last element is nes which means "headland
".
is from modern times. They were granted on 30 August 1991. The arms show a field of ermine
under a red chief
. The ermine field symbolizes the fur farming
in the municipality. As ermine
is also a royal symbol, it symbolises the fact that in historical times the local overlords (jarls
) and kings have resided in the village.
has one parish (sokn) within the municipality of Agdenes. It is part of the Deanery
(prosti) of Orkdal and the Diocese of Nidaros
.
or forest industry. The growth of strawberries
and the breeding of fur animals are important industries as well.
The growth of strawberries
has been a major industry in Agdenes for the past 100 years, started by the farmer Lars H. Selbæk in 1886 by planting some strawberry flowers and then giving them away to neighbouring farms. The most common varieties of strawberry grown here are Korona, Sephyr, Senga Sengana, and Bounty. Today, strawberry collection is performed by foreign worker
s, which are mainly from Poland
and Lithuania
. In the initial stages, the Norwegian youth were the main workforce, but after the 1970s, it became less attractive for them to pick strawberries in a field.
where it meets the Trondheimsleia
. It includes several islands including Leksa
. The municipality borders the municipalities of Hitra
, Ørland
, Rissa
, Orkdal
, and Snillfjord
. The lake Øyangsvatnet
is located in the west central part of the municipality. The Agdenes lighthouse
sits along the Trondheimsfjord.
comprises shallow water with extensive reed bed
s. The lake is surrounded by farm land, which in its own right provides food and shelter for several species. Formed during the last ice age
when sea levels dropped leaving exposed areas of land and trapped water from the melting ice, today's Litlvatnet is a remnant of this.
Sør-Trøndelag
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county
Counties of Norway
Norway is divided into 19 administrative regions, called counties . The counties form the primary first-level subdivisions of Norway and are further divided into 430 municipalities...
, Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
. It is part of the Orkdalen
Orkdalen
Orkdalen or Orkladalen is a traditional Norwegian district in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. In the early Viking Age, before Harald Fairhair, Orkdalen was also a petty kingdom....
region
Districts of Norway
The country Norway is historically divided into a number of districts. Many districts have deep historical roots, and only partially coincide with today's administrative units of counties and municipalities. The districts are defined by geographical features, often valleys, mountain ranges, fjords,...
. The administrative centre is the village of Selbekken
Selbekken
Selbekken is a village in the municipality of Agdenes in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The village is the administrative center of the municipality...
. Other villages in the municipality include Ingdalen
Ingdalen
Ingdalen is a village in the municipality of Agdenes in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The village lies along the Trondheimsfjord about south of Lensvik and Selbekken. Ingdal Chapel is located in the village. The village was once a part of the municipality of Stadsbygd which lies directly to the...
, Lensvik
Lensvik
Lensvik is a village and former municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The former municipality is now located in the present-day municipality of Agdenes on the west side of the Trondheimsfjord. The village of Lensvik is just to the north of Selbekken, the administrative center of the...
, Vassbygda
Vassbygda, Agdenes
Vassbygda is a village in the municipality of Agdenes in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located along the Trondheimsfjord across from Brekstad in Ørland. The Agdenes lighthouse lies about to the east and the Agdenes Church lies about to the southwest....
, and Leksa
Leksa
Leksa refers to the two islands in the Trondheimsleia. They are located in the municipality of Agdenes in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. Leksa is made up of the smaller north island, Nord-Leksa, and the larger south island, Sør-Leksa. The two islands have been connected by a small causeway since...
.
General information
The municipality of Værnes was established on 1 January 1896 when it was separated from the large municipality of ØrlandØrland
Ørland is a municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is part of the Fosen region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Brekstad. Other villages include Uthaug, Opphaug, and Ottersbo...
. It encompassed the area along the Trondheimsleia
Trondheimsleia
The Trondheimsleia is a strait that runs between the islands of Smøla and Hitra and the mainland municipalities of Aure, Hemne, Snillfjord, and Agdenes in Møre og Romsdal and Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The long strait has several fjords which branch off it including the Ramsøyfjorden,...
and initially, the population was 1,412. The name was changed to Agdenes on 17 May 1897 by a royal resolution.
On 1 January 1964, the western part of Agdenes (Ytre Agdenes) was merged into Snillfjord
Snillfjord
Snillfjord is a municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is part of the Fosen region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Krokstadøra. Other villages in Snillfjord include Ytre Snillfjord, Hemnskjela, and Vutudal....
along with Heim
Heim, Norway
Heim is a village and former municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The municipality included most of the area around the Hemnefjord. The village of Heim is located in the present-day municipality of Hemne, just east of Hellandsjøen...
. On the same date, the municipality of Lensvik
Lensvik
Lensvik is a village and former municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The former municipality is now located in the present-day municipality of Agdenes on the west side of the Trondheimsfjord. The village of Lensvik is just to the north of Selbekken, the administrative center of the...
(population: 1,136) and the Ingdalen
Ingdalen
Ingdalen is a village in the municipality of Agdenes in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The village lies along the Trondheimsfjord about south of Lensvik and Selbekken. Ingdal Chapel is located in the village. The village was once a part of the municipality of Stadsbygd which lies directly to the...
area of Stadsbygd
Stadsbygd
Stadsbygd is a village and former municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The former municipality was located in the present-day municipalities of Rissa and Agdenes. The village is located along the north side of the Trondheimsfjord, northwest of the city of Trondheim...
(population: 171) were merged into Agdenes to form a larger municipality of Agdenes.
On 1 January 1995, the Moldtun area (population: 21) was transferred to neighboring Snillfjord
Snillfjord
Snillfjord is a municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is part of the Fosen region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Krokstadøra. Other villages in Snillfjord include Ytre Snillfjord, Hemnskjela, and Vutudal....
. This was because the area had been without an outside road connection, and once the road was built, it was built in the direction of Snillfjord, not Agdenes. Therefore it was logical for the residents to vote to change municipalities.
Name
The municipality (originally the parishParish
A parish is a territorial unit historically under the pastoral care and clerical jurisdiction of one parish priest, who might be assisted in his pastoral duties by a curate or curates - also priests but not the parish priest - from a more or less central parish church with its associated organization...
) is named after the old Agdenes farm (Old Norse
Old Norse
Old Norse is a North Germanic language that was spoken by inhabitants of Scandinavia and inhabitants of their overseas settlements during the Viking Age, until about 1300....
: Agðanes), since the first church was built there. The meaning of the first element is unknown (but it is probably the same as in the name Agder
Agder
Agder is a historical district of Norway in the southernmost region of Norway, corresponding to the two counties Vest-Agder and Aust-Agder. Today, the term Sørlandet is more commonly used.-Name:...
) and the last element is nes which means "headland
Headland
A headland is a point of land, usually high and often with a sheer drop, that extends out into a body of water.Headland can also refer to:*Headlands and bays*headLand, an Australian television series...
".
Coat-of-arms
The coat-of-armsCoat of arms
A coat of arms is a unique heraldic design on a shield or escutcheon or on a surcoat or tabard used to cover and protect armour and to identify the wearer. Thus the term is often stated as "coat-armour", because it was anciently displayed on the front of a coat of cloth...
is from modern times. They were granted on 30 August 1991. The arms show a field of ermine
Ermine (heraldry)
Ermine is a heraldic fur representing the winter coat of the stoat . Many skins would be sewn together to make a luxurious garment, producing a pattern of small black spots on a white field...
under a red chief
Chief (heraldry)
In heraldic blazon, a chief is a charge on a coat of arms that takes the form of a band running horizontally across the top edge of the shield. Writers disagree in how much of the shield's surface is to be covered by the chief, ranging from one-fourth to one-third. The former is more likely if the...
. The ermine field symbolizes the fur farming
Fur farming
Fur farming is the practice of breeding or raising certain types of animals for their fur.Fur used from wild caught animals is not farmed, and is instead known as 'free range fur' because the animals have lived their lives free and natural in the wild....
in the municipality. As ermine
Ermine
Ermine has several uses:* A common name for the stoat * The white fur and black tail end of this animal, which is historically worn by and associated with royalty and high officials...
is also a royal symbol, it symbolises the fact that in historical times the local overlords (jarls
Earl
An earl is a member of the nobility. The title is Anglo-Saxon, akin to the Scandinavian form jarl, and meant "chieftain", particularly a chieftain set to rule a territory in a king's stead. In Scandinavia, it became obsolete in the Middle Ages and was replaced with duke...
) and kings have resided in the village.
Churches
The Church of NorwayChurch of Norway
The Church of Norway is the state church of Norway, established after the Lutheran reformation in Denmark-Norway in 1536-1537 broke the ties to the Holy See. The church confesses the Lutheran Christian faith...
has one parish (sokn) within the municipality of Agdenes. It is part of the Deanery
Deanery
A Deanery is an ecclesiastical entity in both the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of England. A deanery is either the jurisdiction or residence of a Dean.- Catholic usage :...
(prosti) of Orkdal and the Diocese of Nidaros
Diocese of Nidaros
Nidaros is a diocese in the Lutheran Church of Norway. It covers Nord-Trøndelag and Sør-Trøndelag counties and its cathedral city is Trondheim, which houses the well-known Nidaros Cathedral. The diocese is divided into 12 deaneries . Finn Wagle was the bishop from 1991 to 2008...
.
| Parish (Sokn) | Church Name | Year Built | Location of the Church |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agdenes | Agdenes kirke Agdenes Church Agdenes Church is a church in the municipality of Agdenes in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The church is located along the Trondheimsleia in the north part of Agdenes, about southwest of Vassbygda. The church is the main church for the municipality of Agdenes.The church was built in 1857 and... |
1857 | Agdenes |
| Lensvik kirke Lensvik Church Lensvik Church is a church in the municipality of Agdenes in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located in the village of Lensvik, along the Trondheimsfjord, just north of Selbekken.... |
1863 | Lensvik Lensvik Lensvik is a village and former municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The former municipality is now located in the present-day municipality of Agdenes on the west side of the Trondheimsfjord. The village of Lensvik is just to the north of Selbekken, the administrative center of the... |
|
| Ingdal kapell | 1960 | Ingdalen Ingdalen Ingdalen is a village in the municipality of Agdenes in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The village lies along the Trondheimsfjord about south of Lensvik and Selbekken. Ingdal Chapel is located in the village. The village was once a part of the municipality of Stadsbygd which lies directly to the... |
Economy
The industrial density of Agdenes is above the national average, and the primary sector is the biggest. Most of the inhabitants work within the milkMilk
Milk is a white liquid produced by the mammary glands of mammals. It is the primary source of nutrition for young mammals before they are able to digest other types of food. Early-lactation milk contains colostrum, which carries the mother's antibodies to the baby and can reduce the risk of many...
or forest industry. The growth of strawberries
Garden Strawberry
The garden strawberry, Fragaria × ananassa, is a hybrid species that is cultivated worldwide for its fruit, the strawberry. The fruit is widely appreciated for its characteristic aroma, bright red color, juicy texture, and sweetness...
and the breeding of fur animals are important industries as well.
The growth of strawberries
Garden Strawberry
The garden strawberry, Fragaria × ananassa, is a hybrid species that is cultivated worldwide for its fruit, the strawberry. The fruit is widely appreciated for its characteristic aroma, bright red color, juicy texture, and sweetness...
has been a major industry in Agdenes for the past 100 years, started by the farmer Lars H. Selbæk in 1886 by planting some strawberry flowers and then giving them away to neighbouring farms. The most common varieties of strawberry grown here are Korona, Sephyr, Senga Sengana, and Bounty. Today, strawberry collection is performed by foreign worker
Foreign worker
A foreign worker is a person who works in a country other than the one of which he or she is a citizen. The term migrant worker as discussed in the migrant worker page is used in a particular UN resolution as a synonym for "foreign worker"...
s, which are mainly from Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
and Lithuania
Lithuania
Lithuania , officially the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, the biggest of the three Baltic states. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, whereby to the west lie Sweden and Denmark...
. In the initial stages, the Norwegian youth were the main workforce, but after the 1970s, it became less attractive for them to pick strawberries in a field.
Geography
The municipality is situated at the south end of the mouth of the TrondheimsfjordTrondheimsfjord
The Trondheimsfjord , an inlet of the Norwegian Sea, is Norway's third longest fjord at long. It is located in the west central part of the country, and it stretches from Ørland in west to Steinkjer in north, passing the city of Trondheim on its way...
where it meets the Trondheimsleia
Trondheimsleia
The Trondheimsleia is a strait that runs between the islands of Smøla and Hitra and the mainland municipalities of Aure, Hemne, Snillfjord, and Agdenes in Møre og Romsdal and Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The long strait has several fjords which branch off it including the Ramsøyfjorden,...
. It includes several islands including Leksa
Leksa
Leksa refers to the two islands in the Trondheimsleia. They are located in the municipality of Agdenes in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. Leksa is made up of the smaller north island, Nord-Leksa, and the larger south island, Sør-Leksa. The two islands have been connected by a small causeway since...
. The municipality borders the municipalities of Hitra
Hitra
Hitra is a municipality and an island in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The municipality covers the island of Hitra and several smaller islands, and is part of the Fosen region...
, Ørland
Ørland
Ørland is a municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is part of the Fosen region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Brekstad. Other villages include Uthaug, Opphaug, and Ottersbo...
, Rissa
Rissa, Norway
Rissa is a municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is part of the Fosen region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Årnset...
, Orkdal
Orkdal
Orkdal is a municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is part of the Orkdalen region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Orkanger. Other villages in the municipality include Kjøra, Geitastrand, Gjølme, Thamshavn, Fannrem, Vormstad, Svorkmo, and...
, and Snillfjord
Snillfjord
Snillfjord is a municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is part of the Fosen region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Krokstadøra. Other villages in Snillfjord include Ytre Snillfjord, Hemnskjela, and Vutudal....
. The lake Øyangsvatnet
Øyangsvatnet
Øyangsvatnet is a lake in the municipality of Agdenes in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The lake lies in the west central part of Agdenes, just east of the border with Snillfjord. The lake is about west of the villages of Lensvik and Selbekken and about west of Ingdalen....
is located in the west central part of the municipality. The Agdenes lighthouse
Agdenes lighthouse
The Agdenes lighthouse is a lighthouse on the Trondheimsfjord in the municipality of Agdenes in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The original lighthouse building was built in 1804 near the shore of the Trondheimsfjord...
sits along the Trondheimsfjord.
Birdlife
The municipality of Agdenes has a rich and varied birdlife. One of the better places is Litlvatnet. Fully protected since 1983, this nature reserveNature reserve
A nature reserve is a protected area of importance for wildlife, flora, fauna or features of geological or other special interest, which is reserved and managed for conservation and to provide special opportunities for study or research...
comprises shallow water with extensive reed bed
Reed bed
Reed beds are natural habitats found in floodplains, waterlogged depressions andestuaries. Reed beds are part of a succession from young reed colonising open water or wet ground through a gradation of increasingly dry ground...
s. The lake is surrounded by farm land, which in its own right provides food and shelter for several species. Formed during the last ice age
Ice age
An ice age or, more precisely, glacial age, is a generic geological period of long-term reduction in the temperature of the Earth's surface and atmosphere, resulting in the presence or expansion of continental ice sheets, polar ice sheets and alpine glaciers...
when sea levels dropped leaving exposed areas of land and trapped water from the melting ice, today's Litlvatnet is a remnant of this.
External links
- Municipal fact sheet from Statistics NorwayStatistics NorwayStatistics Norway is the Norwegian statistics bureau. It was established in 1876.Relying on a staff of about 1,000, Statistics Norway publish about 1,000 new statistical releases every year on its web site. All releases are published both in Norwegian and English...