Løkken Verk

Norwegian Nynorsk nn: Etymology The first part Løkken is, by surface analysis, from nn løkke/nn lykkje - a fenced farming area, usually for livestock. The second part is nn verk - a production place, usually a mine. The en-ending is from Danish. The name is probably derived from de Gottes de Glück - the first mine in the area. In this case, the name is nn de Glück 1 (Trøndersk dialect nn løkke, nn lukke). In Danish and Swedish texts from before the 20th century attested as Lyckens Værk, Løkkens Værk, Løckens Værk etc. Pronunciation nn /løkːən.ʋɛrk/ nn /løkːən.ʋæʂk/ Trøndelag Proper noun nn proper noun n a town in Orkland municipality, Trøndelag, Norway. The town was a big copper mining place in 1654-1853 and 1891-1974. A pilgrim path is going through the town from the Dovre mountains down to the Nidaros cathedral. Usage notes Often is shortened into Løkken. Surrounding villages (such as Bjørnli, Midtskogen, Svinsøy and now abandoned Merkeshaugen) are usually considered as parts of this town, but the term Løkken is often referring to the centrum of the town (former Vavold farm, whence also Vavoldlia). Preposition: nn på. See also nn Bergugleberget nn løkkenbøgg a person from Løkken Verk area nn Raudbekken nn Towns in Norway Villages in Trøndelag, Norway Abandoned mines in Norway