Egersund is a coastal town in the municipality of Eigersund in the county of Rogaland, Norway. The municipality has 13,388 (2004) inhabitants, of whom 9,489 (2004) live in the town. The town has an area of 6.0 km². Eigersund is a municipality in the county of Rogaland, Norway. ... Rogaland is a county in Norway, bordering Hordaland, Telemark, Aust-Agder and Vest-Agder. ...

Egersund has one of the best natural harbours in Norway, and is the largest harbour when measured in quantity of fish brought in each year. Several internationally known companies has their origin here, like Simrad (earlier Robertson autopilots) and C-Map (producer of electronic sea-maps). In addition, the Aker Kværner corporation owns and runs a large installation here which specializes in the building of parts for oil rigs. Most of the industry is related to the sea and to boats.

History

People have lived around the district of Egersund since the stone ages. Several places one can find ruins of settlements dating back to the age of migrations in Norway (400–600 BC). The name "Egersund" derives from the Norse name for the strait between Eigerøy and the mainland, which was called Eikundarsund. The name of Eigerøy (Norse: Eikund) comes from the rich deposits of oak trees (Eik = Norwegian for oak). The name is among the oldest placenames in Norway. It can be found in the form Eikundarsund already in the saga of Olav the Holy, written by Islandic author Snorri Sturlasson in the 1200s. From around year 1000 Olav the Holy's fleet was here often. We can also find the name in texts and scaldic poems from Olavs saga. Centuries: 8th century BC - 7th century BC - 6th century BC Decades: 650s BC 640s BC 630s BC 620s BC 610s BC - 600s BC - 590s BC 580s BC 570s BC 560s BC 550s BC Events and Trends Fall of the Assyrian Empire and Rise of Babylon 609 BC _ King Josiah... This is the approximate extent of Old Norse and related languages in the early 10th century. ... Saga can have the following meanings: Norse Sagas, a type of literature In Norse mythology, Saga is a goddess of the Aesir. ... Olav II Haraldsson ( 995 – July 29, 1030), king from 1015–1028, (known during his lifetime as the Stout and after his death as Saint Olav), was born in the year in which Olav Tryggvasson came to Norway. ... Snorri Sturluson (1178 â€“ September 23, 1241) was an Icelandic historian, poet and politician. ... Centuries: 12th century - 13th century - 14th century Decades: 1150s 1160s 1170s 1180s 1190s - 1200s - 1210s 1220s 1230s 1240s 1250s Years: 1200 1201 1202 1203 1204 1205 1206 1207 1208 1209 Events and Trends 1200 University of Paris receives charter from Philip II of France 1202-1204 Fourth Crusade - diverted to...

There used to be a church here, Church of St. Mary, mentioned in 1292 in a privilege of indulgence issued in Rome on February 5 1292 by Pope Nicholas IV as Ecclesia beatæ Mariæ de Eikundarsund. It was the first church in Eikundarsund, and was the parish church of Maria parish. It is believed to have been standing in the same place which the church of Egersund is standing today. For broader historical context, see 1290s and 13th century. ... Nicholas IV, né Girolamo Masci (Lisciano, a small village near Ascoli Piceno, September 30, 1227 – April 4, 1292), was Pope from February 22, 1288 to April 4, 1292. ...

There was also a chappel, the chappel of St. Laurenti, mentioned in a letter issued on February 5 of 1308 as Ecclesia beati Laurentii de Eikundarsund, where Pope Clement V gives king Håkon V Magnusson extensive privileges concerning the kings 14 chappels (including the chappel of St. Laurenti), which was founded by himself or his father king Magnus Lagabøte and his grandfather king Håkon Håkonson. Since these chappels often were built on King's estates it is presumed to have been on grounds owned by Husabø estate. An old tradition says it's been at what is now Strandgata 43, but the exact position is somewhat uncertain. Events Henry VII is elected as king of the Holy Roman Empire. ... Clement V, born Bertrand de Goth (also occasionally spelled Gouth and Got) (1264 – April 20, 1314), was Pope from 1305 to his death. ... Burial site of HÃ¥kon V in Oslo Haakon V Magnusson (1270 - May 8, 1319) was king of Norway from 1299 until 1319. ... Magnus Lagabøte (lit. ... HÃ¥kon IV (1204–December 15, 1263), also called Haakon the Old, was declared to be the son of HÃ¥kon III of Norway, the leader of the Birkebeiner, who had seized control over large parts of Norway in 1202. ...

In 1623 the old church (probably the Church of St. Mary) was demolished and a new church was erected. This is the same church still standing today, built in wood. Events August 6 - Pope Urban VIII is elected to the Papacy. ...

The township of Egersund is counted from the July 18 1798, when it was approved to have its own Customs office. 1798 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

The town fire in 1843 burned down two thirds of the buildings downtown. After this a major redesign of the streets was issued. 1843 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

In 1847 the A/S Egersunds Fayancefabriks Co. was founded by Johan Feyer. The factory was the cornerpiece of the municipality until it was shut down in 1979. Its products are collectors items today, and many are worth hundreds of dollars. 1847 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... This page refers to the year 1979. ...

July 7 1859 there was a new town fire. 1859 is a common year starting on Saturday. ...

October 20 1862 there was yet another town fire. It was to be the last since they finally understood how precious houses made of wood are and constructed extra wide streets to prevent new fires from spreading. 1862 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

In 1878 the railway between Egersund and Stavanger was opened. 1878 (MDCCCLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... County Rogaland District Jæren Municipality NO-1103 Administrative centre Stavanger Mayor (2005) Leif Johan Sevland Official language form Norwegian Area  - Total  - Land  - Percentage Ranked 406 71 km² 68 km² 0. ...

In 1905 Egersund is the first town in the county of Rogaland to get electrical lighting. 1905 (MCMV) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Rogaland is a county in Norway, bordering Hordaland, Telemark, Aust-Agder and Vest-Agder. ...

April 9 1940, Egersund was amongst the first towns and cities in Norway occupied by the Germans during World War II. Egersund was important to the Germans because of its good harbour and the telegraph line between Norway and England which was situated here. The Germans built up large camps in the area, and several important events happened in the vicinity. 1940 (MCMXL) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1940 calendar). ... Combatants Allies: • Poland, • UK & Commonwealth, • France/Free France, • Soviet Union, • USA, • China, ...and others• Axis: • Germany, • Italy, • Japan, • ...and others Casualties Military dead: 17 million Civilian dead: 33 million Total: 50 million Full list Military dead: 8 million Civilian dead: 4 million Total: 12 million Full list World War II...

Communication

• The is a ferry connection between Egersund and Hanstholm (Denmark).
• Egersund has good connections by road. To Stavanger and Kristiansand, via European route E39. There is also a more scenic coastal highway number 44.
• Train connections northwards to Stavanger, and southwards to Kristiansand.

Hanstholm is the name used for a small elevated area in Hanstholm municipality of Viborg County, located in the northern part of Denmark. ... County Rogaland District Jæren Municipality NO-1103 Administrative centre Stavanger Mayor (2005) Leif Johan Sevland Official language form Norwegian Area  - Total  - Land  - Percentage Ranked 406 71 km² 68 km² 0. ... County Vest-Agder Landscape Sørlandet Municipality NO-1001 Administrative centre Kristiansand Mayor (2004) Jan Oddvar Skisland (KrF) Official language form BokmÃ¥l Area  - Total  - Land  - Percentage Ranked 287 277 km² 259 km² 0. ... E39 is the designation of a 1330 km long north-south road in Norway and Denmark, running from Klett just south of Trondheim to Ã…lborg, via Orkanger, Vinjeøra, Halsa . ...

Neighborhoods

• Central
  • Damsgård
  • Havsøyne
  • Husabø
  • Golan
  • Lervige
  • Mosbekk
  • Sandbakken
  • Årstad
  • Årstaddalen
• Eigerøy
• Hestnes
• Lagård
• Rundevoll
• Slettebø
• Tengs
• Mong

Points of interest

• Dalane Folkemuseum: Museum of antiquities and history of Egersund.
• Egersund Fayancemuseum: Museum of the glazed earthenware and porcellain made by Egersund Fayancefabrik from 1847 till 1979.
• «Stoplesteinan»: A rather unknown attraction, since it has not been embraced by the local tourist bureau. «Stoplesteinan» is a «Stonehenge» (England) only smaller, i.e. a stone circle. It is more than a thousand years old, some believe it to be almost 2000 years old. Who built it and why, is unknown. The stone cirle is situated directly above Skårabrekkå just outside downtown Egersund.
• Central Egersund: Egersund has some of the best preserved wood buildings in Norway. They are built in late Empire style, and most of the buildings are protected by law.

Stonehenge Stonehenge is a Neolithic and Bronze Age megalithic monument located near Avebury in the English county of Wiltshire, about 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Salisbury. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the British Isles Languages English (de facto) Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK 50. ... Empire is an early 19th century style of architecture and furniture design that and originates from Napoleons rule of France. ...

Known people from Egersund

• Anna Bugge (1862–1928), internationally known feminist and diplomat in Genéve (Switzerland) for Sweden
• Ole Gabriel Ueland (1799–1870), known politician in Norway