Bjugn
Encyclopedia
Bjugn is a municipality in Sør-Trøndelag
county
, Norway
. It is part of the Fosen
region
. The village of Botngård
is the administrative centre of Bjugn municipality. Other villages in Bjugn include Høybakken
, Jøssund
, Lysøysundet
, Nes
, Oksvoll
, and Vallersund
.
. Initially, Bjugn had 2,903 residents. On 26 March 1870, a royal resolution moved an unpopulated part of Åfjord
to Bjugn. On 1 January 1899, the western district of Nes
(population: 1,285) and the southern district of Skjørn
(population: 2,166) were separated from Bjugn. This left Bjugn with 1,256. On 1 January 1964, Nes
, Jøssund
, and the northern part of Stjørna
were all merged together with Bjugn to create a new, larger municipality of Bjugn. The population of Bjugn then increased from 1,240 to 4,940.
form of the name was (also) Bjugn. The name is derived from bjúgr which means "bent", probably referring to the bent form of the local fjord
, the Bjugnfjorden
.
is from modern times. They were granted on 17 February 1989. The arms show a yellow rudder
on a blue background, representing the historic importance of fishing
in the municipality.
has three parishes (sokn) within the municipality of Bjugn. It is part of the Deanery
(prosti) of Fosen and the Diocese of Nidaros
.
peninsula on the mainland, plus many islands, including the Tarva
islands. The Asenvågøy lighthouse
is located in the far north of the municipality. The Bjugnfjorden
and Stjørnfjord
both are located partially in Bjugn.
Neighboring Bjugn is the municipality of Ørland
to the southwest, Rissa
to the south and southeast, and Åfjord
to the northeast.
There are five nature reserves in Bjugn. Hildremsvatnet Nature Reserve is the largest at 23441 daa and includes several nature types, among these are 9 localites identified as boreal rainforest (see Scandinavian coastal conifer forests
).
Sør-Trøndelag
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county
Counties of Norway
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, Norway
Norway
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. It is part of the Fosen
Fosen
Fosen is a traditional district in Trøndelag, consisting of the municipalities Osen, Roan, Åfjord, Bjugn, Ørland, Rissa, Agdenes, Snillfjord, Hemne, Hitra and Frøya. The district is dominated by forested valleys, lakes, coastal cliffs but also shallow areas, and in the interior mountains reaching...
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 village of Botngård
Botngård
Botngård is a village which is also the administrative centre of the municipality of Bjugn in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located at the end of the Bjugnfjorden. It is north of Høybakken, east of Nes, and south of Oksvoll....
is the administrative centre of Bjugn municipality. Other villages in Bjugn include Høybakken
Høybakken
Høybakken is a village in the municipality of Bjugn in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located along the Stjørnfjord, about south of the municipal center of Botngård. The area was once part of the municipality of Stjørna. The village is home to the Heggvik church....
, Jøssund
Jøssund, Sør-Trøndelag
Jøssund is a former municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is also a village in the present-day municipality of Bjugn. It is located about across the fjord from Lysøysundet and about northeast of Nes...
, Lysøysundet
Lysøysundet
Lysøysundet is a village in the municipality of Bjugn in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The village is located in the northern part of the municipality near the island of Lauvøya and the end of the Åfjorden. It is about northeast of the village of Jøssund....
, Nes
Nes, Sør-Trøndelag
Nes is a former municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is also a village in the present-day municipality of Bjugn. Nes is located about east of the Tarva islands and about west of Botngård...
, Oksvoll
Oksvoll
Oksvoll is a village in the municipality of Bjugn in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The village is located about north of the municipal center of Botngård, about southwest of Vallersund, and about northeast of Nes....
, and Vallersund
Vallersund
Vallersund is a village in the municipality of Bjugn in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The village is located about a drive from the village of Jøssund to the east, and about northeast of Oksvoll. The Asenvågøy lighthouse is located about north of the village....
.
General information
The municipality of Bjugn was established in 1853 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...
. Initially, Bjugn had 2,903 residents. On 26 March 1870, a royal resolution moved an unpopulated part of Åfjord
Åfjord
Åfjord 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 Årnes. Other villages in the municipality include Revsnes, Harsvika, and By...
to Bjugn. On 1 January 1899, the western district of Nes
Nes, Sør-Trøndelag
Nes is a former municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is also a village in the present-day municipality of Bjugn. Nes is located about east of the Tarva islands and about west of Botngård...
(population: 1,285) and the southern district of Skjørn
Stjørna
Stjørna is a former municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It encompassed the land around the Stjørnfjord. The administrative centre of Stjørna was the village of Husbysjøen, which today is located in Rissa...
(population: 2,166) were separated from Bjugn. This left Bjugn with 1,256. On 1 January 1964, Nes
Nes, Sør-Trøndelag
Nes is a former municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is also a village in the present-day municipality of Bjugn. Nes is located about east of the Tarva islands and about west of Botngård...
, Jøssund
Jøssund, Sør-Trøndelag
Jøssund is a former municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is also a village in the present-day municipality of Bjugn. It is located about across the fjord from Lysøysundet and about northeast of Nes...
, and the northern part of Stjørna
Stjørna
Stjørna is a former municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It encompassed the land around the Stjørnfjord. The administrative centre of Stjørna was the village of Husbysjøen, which today is located in Rissa...
were all merged together with Bjugn to create a new, larger municipality of Bjugn. The population of Bjugn then increased from 1,240 to 4,940.
Name
The Old NorseOld 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....
form of the name was (also) Bjugn. The name is derived from bjúgr which means "bent", probably referring to the bent form of the local fjord
Fjord
Geologically, a fjord is a long, narrow inlet with steep sides or cliffs, created in a valley carved by glacial activity.-Formation:A fjord is formed when a glacier cuts a U-shaped valley by abrasion of the surrounding bedrock. Glacial melting is accompanied by rebound of Earth's crust as the ice...
, the Bjugnfjorden
Bjugnfjorden
The Bjugnfjorden is a fjord in the municipalities of Bjugn and Ørland in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It lies about north of the Stjørnfjorden. The long fjord runs from the village of Botngård west past the Kjeungskjær lighthouse into the Atlantic Ocean. Other villages along the fjord include...
.
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 17 February 1989. The arms show a yellow rudder
Rudder
A rudder is a device used to steer a ship, boat, submarine, hovercraft, aircraft or other conveyance that moves through a medium . On an aircraft the rudder is used primarily to counter adverse yaw and p-factor and is not the primary control used to turn the airplane...
on a blue background, representing the historic importance of fishing
Fishing
Fishing is the activity of trying to catch wild fish. Fish are normally caught in the wild. Techniques for catching fish include hand gathering, spearing, netting, angling and trapping....
in the municipality.
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 three parishes (sokn) within the municipality of Bjugn. 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 Fosen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bjugn | Bjugn kirke Bjugn Church Bjugn Church is a church in the municipality of Bjugn in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The church is located along the Bjugnfjorden about west of Botngård.The cruciform church was built in 1956 after the previous building burned in a a fire in 1952... |
1956 | Bjugn |
| Heggvik kirke Heggvik Church Heggvik Church is a church in the municipality of Bjugn in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The church is located along the Stjørnfjord in the village of Høybakken, about south of Botngård.The church was built of stone in 1858, and it holds up to 400 people... |
1858 | Høybakken Høybakken Høybakken is a village in the municipality of Bjugn in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located along the Stjørnfjord, about south of the municipal center of Botngård. The area was once part of the municipality of Stjørna. The village is home to the Heggvik church.... |
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| Jøssund | Jøssund kirke Jøssund Church Jøssund Church is a church in the municipality of Bjugn in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located in the village of Jøssund, between Vallersund and Lysøysundet.... |
1875 | Jøssund Jøssund, Sør-Trøndelag Jøssund is a former municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is also a village in the present-day municipality of Bjugn. It is located about across the fjord from Lysøysundet and about northeast of Nes... |
| Nes | Nes kirke | 1878 | Nes Nes, Sør-Trøndelag Nes is a former municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is also a village in the present-day municipality of Bjugn. Nes is located about east of the Tarva islands and about west of Botngård... |
| Tarva kapell Tarva Chapel Tarva chapel is a church in the municipality of Bjugn in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located on Husøya, the largest of the Tarva islands. It was built in 1972 and it holds about 55 people.... |
1972 | Tarva |
Geography
The municipality of Bjugn is located on the FosenFosen
Fosen is a traditional district in Trøndelag, consisting of the municipalities Osen, Roan, Åfjord, Bjugn, Ørland, Rissa, Agdenes, Snillfjord, Hemne, Hitra and Frøya. The district is dominated by forested valleys, lakes, coastal cliffs but also shallow areas, and in the interior mountains reaching...
peninsula on the mainland, plus many islands, including the Tarva
Tarva (Norway)
Tarva is an archipelago in the municipality of Bjugn in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The largest and only populated island is Husøya; other islands include Været and Karlsøya. The islands are located about west of Nes on the mainland in Bjugn. Tarva is connected to the mainland via the...
islands. The Asenvågøy lighthouse
Asenvågøy lighthouse
Asenvågøy Lighthouse is a lighthouse in the municipality of Bjugn in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The lighthouse is located at the entrance to the Lauvøyfjorden about northwest of Lysøysundet and about west of the island of Lauvøya. It was built in 1921, and it was automated in 1975.The tall...
is located in the far north of the municipality. The Bjugnfjorden
Bjugnfjorden
The Bjugnfjorden is a fjord in the municipalities of Bjugn and Ørland in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It lies about north of the Stjørnfjorden. The long fjord runs from the village of Botngård west past the Kjeungskjær lighthouse into the Atlantic Ocean. Other villages along the fjord include...
and Stjørnfjord
Stjørnfjord
The Stjørnfjord or Stjørnfjorden is an arm of Trondheimsfjord that flows through the municipalities of Bjugn, Ørland, and Rissa in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The long fjord stretches southwest from the mouth of the Nordelva river near the village of Råkvåg to the Trondheimsfjord near Brekstad...
both are located partially in Bjugn.
Neighboring Bjugn is the municipality of 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...
to the southwest, 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...
to the south and southeast, and Åfjord
Åfjord
Åfjord 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 Årnes. Other villages in the municipality include Revsnes, Harsvika, and By...
to the northeast.
There are five nature reserves in Bjugn. Hildremsvatnet Nature Reserve is the largest at 23441 daa and includes several nature types, among these are 9 localites identified as boreal rainforest (see Scandinavian coastal conifer forests
Scandinavian coastal conifer forests
The Scandinavian coastal conifer forest ecoregion, a Palearctic ecoregion in the Temperate coniferous forests Biome, is located in along the coast of Norway...
).
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...